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how do i remove the apple id activation lock from a iphone i was givin. i cant get in contact with the original owner because i do not know them

iPhone 6

Posted on Nov 28, 2021 4:48 PM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2021 4:54 PM

Hello ~You cannot. We cannot help and neither can Apple. Take a look here:



Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


The person who locked the iPhone is the only person that can unlock it and it is usually locked in that fashion if it has been lost or stolen.


~Katana-San~


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Nov 28, 2021 4:54 PM in response to katelynn255

Hello ~You cannot. We cannot help and neither can Apple. Take a look here:



Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


The person who locked the iPhone is the only person that can unlock it and it is usually locked in that fashion if it has been lost or stolen.


~Katana-San~


Nov 28, 2021 5:10 PM in response to katelynn255

katelynn255 wrote:

how do i remove the apple id activation lock from a iphone i was givin. i cant get in contact with the original owner because i do not know them


Above replies are correct.


Apple won’t tell you about the Apple ID holding the Activation Lock.


Apple also won’t contact the holder of the Apple ID for you, either.


Recycle it.

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