Activation lock

I bought an iPhone from someone and when I got home to turn it on its activation locked

iPhone 11

Posted on Feb 5, 2023 08:28 PM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2023 08:32 PM

Ask the seller to remove the lock or give you a refund. It's an anti-theft measure.

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Feb 5, 2023 08:32 PM in response to Alexdavi

Ask the seller to remove the lock or give you a refund. It's an anti-theft measure.

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