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i was sold a phone that is locked and i cannot get in contact with seller what do i do

how can i get into the phone without help from the seller who i cannot get in contact with

Posted on Nov 7, 2022 11:25 AM

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Posted on Nov 7, 2022 11:31 AM

You cannot, only the original owner of the Apple ID can do it. Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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Nov 7, 2022 11:31 AM in response to takilya97

You cannot, only the original owner of the Apple ID can do it. Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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Nov 7, 2022 12:07 PM in response to takilya97

You might want to also take a look at this. The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

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