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Activation lock

Hey how can I unlock the activation lock if I bought the phone from somebody else? Please help

iPhone XS

Posted on Sep 14, 2019 11:55 AM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2019 11:58 AM

Unless the Apple ID involved is yours, you can't. It's an anti-theft measure.


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Activation lock

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