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what happens if I can't get contact with the previous owner?

I bought a second hand iPhone and the Activation lock is on and I can't contact the owner

Posted on Oct 21, 2020 10:48 AM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2020 10:56 AM

If you can't contact the previous owner, there is no hope for you to use that iPhone. Your only option is to responsibly recycle the iPhone.

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what happens if I can't get contact with the previous owner?

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