MacBook Air "Activation Locked"

I bought a MacBook Air that is "Activation Locked" from someone on Mercari.

How to I proceed to get past the lock and set the device up as my own?

Posted on Dec 28, 2022 9:21 PM

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babowa

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Dec 28, 2022 9:44 PM in response to scottod8207

That means that the seller did not prepare it properly for sale. You can ask them to do it or simply return it for a refund. The machine cannot be used as is and only the original owner can remove the activation lock.

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MacBook Air "Activation Locked"

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