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User profile for user: mysticmeek
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User level: Level 1
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Activating an iPod that you get second hand not knowing the previous owners id and password.

I bought my iPod at a pawn shop. It still has activation lock in place. How do i get past this to be able to use my iPod?

iPod Touch (5th Gen)

Posted on Dec 31, 2019 7:47 AM

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User profile for user: Skydiver119
Skydiver119
User level: Level 9
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Posted on Dec 31, 2019 7:53 AM

You can’t. Take it back and get your money back. That’s the activation lock and there is no user work around.

At best the seller did not properly wipe it, at worst that’s a stolen device.


It’s useless to you


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User profile for user: MichelPM
MichelPM
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Jan 3, 2020 2:37 AM in response to mysticmeek

You purchased an over 7-year old iPod Touch with Activation Lock.

You purchased a dead, useless electronic drink coaster.

No one here can help you and neither can Apple.

Return it and get your money back, if you can.


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