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How to remove the Activation lock from my phone

Posted on Oct 11, 2021 12:58 PM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2021 1:07 PM

Activation lock is an anti-theft device.


Only the owner of the account used to lock the device can remove the activation lock.


If you purchased it used, talk to whoever you got it from.

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