Gifted phone with old Apple ID

How do I remove activation lock from a gifted iPhone.

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Jun 26, 2022 11:20 AM

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Bob Timmons

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Posted on Jun 26, 2022 11:30 AM

Please get with the person who gave you the phone and let them know that they need to do the following:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

The phone is useless until this occurs.

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Bob Timmons

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Jun 26, 2022 11:30 AM in response to kidzy87

Please get with the person who gave you the phone and let them know that they need to do the following:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

The phone is useless until this occurs.

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