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how do I get pass the activation lock on an iPhone I purchased from someone that I can't get in touch ?

how do I get pass the activation lock on an iPhone I purchased from someone that I can't get in touch with?



iPhone 8

Posted on Feb 20, 2020 10:42 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2020 11:06 AM

You cannot. Without the AppleID and password, you can not disable activation lock. Apple does not get involved with issues with personal sales or exchanges of private used property, so they will not help you to defeat activation lock.

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how do I get pass the activation lock on an iPhone I purchased from someone that I can't get in touch ?

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