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How can I return a lost iPhone to a person?

I bought an iPhone and it was being bypassed by the previous person. I am eager to find this iPhone real owner can anyone help me?

Posted on Jun 5, 2022 1:47 PM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2022 1:53 PM

There is no way to find the previous owner if they are unknown to you. I assume that you have encountered Activation Lock which you cannot bypass without the Apple ID and Password of the previous owner. Without that info, you will never be able to use the device. You can recycle it at any Apple Store. Read this link...

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

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Jun 5, 2022 1:53 PM in response to Christopher_Mir

There is no way to find the previous owner if they are unknown to you. I assume that you have encountered Activation Lock which you cannot bypass without the Apple ID and Password of the previous owner. Without that info, you will never be able to use the device. You can recycle it at any Apple Store. Read this link...

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

How can I return a lost iPhone to a person?

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