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I Bought a lost or stolen phone with out knowing it was stolen

When can I do

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 2, 2021 2:13 PM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2021 2:16 PM

If you purchased it through a 3rd party (e.g., ebay) see if you can get a refund through their buyer protection plan. There is no way to bypass activation lock without the assistance of the previous owner. See: Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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I Bought a lost or stolen phone with out knowing it was stolen

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