What if you can't contact owner

What if you can't contact owner for the activation lock ?

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Jan 19, 2020 9:30 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2020 9:32 AM

If the previous owner can not, or will not remove the lock, the phone is useless to you. Activation lock can not be bypassed. If possible, return it for a refund.

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stedman1

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Jan 19, 2020 9:32 AM in response to kaila195

If the previous owner can not, or will not remove the lock, the phone is useless to you. Activation lock can not be bypassed. If possible, return it for a refund.

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