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activation lock

i was gifted an iphone through a friend of a friend and i can't get past the activation lock screen. there is no way to get in touch with the initial owner and i don't know what to do now .... i don't have a phone and i have to have a phone because i have children. i know there is some sort of solution with your help anything you can do to help me with this situation i would be most grateful.

thank you in advance for your prompt attention to my request. i look forward to hearing your reply.

yours truly,

Mindy

iPhone SE

Posted on Oct 7, 2021 3:27 PM

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Kurt Lang

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61,722 points

Posted on Oct 7, 2021 3:32 PM

Without that info, the device will forever be a useless brick. All you can do is responsibly recycle it.

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