Activation lock

So I bought a phone and the owner said it’s unlocked but it’s a activation lock. I tried contacting the guy he doesn’t respond and i dont know what to do. Does anyone have any solutions

iPhone 6s

Posted on Jan 22, 2020 03:35 AM

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Jan 22, 2020 03:43 AM in response to Wowski

If a used iOS device has been 'Activation locked' then only the previous owner can unlock it, either by providing you with the account ID and password, or by removing it from his list of devices (as he should have done before selling it).

If you are unable to contact him to do this then I'm afraid you will not be able to use the device - there is no other way of unlocking it at all. Apple cannot unlock it for you, nor find the previous owner for you, and neither can the websites that offer to unlock it for a fee: these are scams.


You should if possible return it to wherever you bought it and ask for a refund as in this event the device is completely useless.

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