how to remove activation lock

I bought a phone off of someone and they have the activation lock on the phone how can I remove it I have no contact with that person

iPhone SE (Gen 3)

Posted on Jul 5, 2022 01:31 PM

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Jul 5, 2022 01:35 PM in response to abigailfromvisalia

Hello ~ That is the activation lock. If the person/persons that you bought the iPhone from cannot or will not remove it …the iPhone is basically useless to you. If they cannot/will not remove it…return it and get your money back. We cannot help remove it nor can Apple. Take a look here:


Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


~Katana-San~


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