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What can I do if the iPhone had the activation lock and do not have contact with previous owner?

Previously bought iPhone XS Max online and just received today and it says “Activation Lock” and I don’t have contact with previous owner, what can I do?

iPhone XS

Posted on Sep 17, 2019 10:40 PM

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Posted on Sep 17, 2019 11:04 PM

you can't do anything activation lock is a theft protection

Turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support


https://getsupport.apple.com/

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What can I do if the iPhone had the activation lock and do not have contact with previous owner?

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