Bypassing Activation Lock on iPhone 8

By entering the password of the Apple Account — i.e. the still-registered owner of the phone — which is partially displayed on the screen.

If that’s not you, you will need to obtain that previous owner’s cooperation to perform the following steps:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

If that cooperation can not be obtained, the phone will remain unusable.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

Without the credentials of the original owner of that iPhone there is no way to remove Activation Lock. The phone will be useless to you.

If you are the original owner but have forgotten your Apple Account ID and Password follow the instructions in the links provided.

If you forgot your Apple Account primary email address or phone number - Apple Support

If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support

Only the “locking” owner can request the “unlock” and then ONLY with an appropriately provenanced and detailed receipt unambiguously identifying both the specific hardware and the purchaser.

https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support

Unfortunately, we can’t help you further nor will Apple. You appear to have acquired a completely unusable phone.

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PapaINNO321 wrote:

Even the owner dont remember what he set up the device. Its been 5years using it. We call istore they need receipt to help me remove the activation lock. The receipt is no long there

Then I’m sorry to have to tell you the bad news. You have no options and you can never use that phone. Please recycle it properly. You can recycle it through Apple by following the instructions in the link provided.

Disposal and recycling information for iPhone - Apple Support