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Iphone locked by owner

How can i get passed the apple id lock when activating my phone

iPhone 7 Plus

Posted on Nov 8, 2022 2:11 PM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2022 6:29 PM

If you can't reach the previous owner whose ID is on the device and have them go to https://www.icloud.com/find/, erase the device, then remove it from their account, then the device is useless. Apple won't unlock it.


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Iphone locked by owner

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