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This Iphone was purchased from National GUARDSMAN in Mexico. whatdo i do to get it clear

I PURCHASED AN IPHONE 12 PRO FROM A NATIONAL GUARDSMAN HERE IN MEXICO.....WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP IF IT HAS A LOST REPORT ON IT......

Posted on Mar 18, 2022 11:49 AM

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Posted on Mar 18, 2022 12:04 PM

Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple device if it's ever lost or stolen.

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


Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the device is useless to you or anyone else. Try to get a refund or dispose of the device properly. In the future, see the 'Check for Activation Lock before you buy a device from someone else' section in:

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

or

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


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Mar 18, 2022 12:04 PM in response to Universallight

Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple device if it's ever lost or stolen.

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


Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the device is useless to you or anyone else. Try to get a refund or dispose of the device properly. In the future, see the 'Check for Activation Lock before you buy a device from someone else' section in:

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

or

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


This Iphone was purchased from National GUARDSMAN in Mexico. whatdo i do to get it clear

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