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“iPhone locked to owner” how to unlock?

Activation Lock on iPhone. Screen has part of a gmail address. It says “iPhone locked to owner”

I velours an iPhone 8. Apple ID & password is unknown. Can it be unlocked with a new SIM card or new service? How to get complete gmail address to contact the person who locked the phone? Please help where you can. Thank you

iPhone 8

Posted on Sep 5, 2022 3:01 PM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2022 3:05 PM

Hello ~ No on all counts. Return the iPhone for a refund if possible. We cannot assist and neither will Apple. If the person/s you bought the iPhone from cannot/will not unlock it …you will never be able to use it. 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


~Katana-San~

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Sep 5, 2022 3:05 PM in response to stierch

Hello ~ No on all counts. Return the iPhone for a refund if possible. We cannot assist and neither will Apple. If the person/s you bought the iPhone from cannot/will not unlock it …you will never be able to use it. 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


~Katana-San~

“iPhone locked to owner” how to unlock?

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