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I have recently bought a second hand ipod and can't get hold of the owner and it has a activation lock with there apple ID, how to I reset .

Can't remember my apple ID for my apple ipod touch and been locked out

Posted on Oct 16, 2020 6:45 AM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2020 9:57 AM

If you can't reach the previous owner whose ID is on the device and have them remove the device from their account, the device is worthless. Apple won't unlock it for you.


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I have recently bought a second hand ipod and can't get hold of the owner and it has a activation lock with there apple ID, how to I reset .

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