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How to remove Activation Lock without the previous owner

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Posted on Sep 5, 2023 2:20 AM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2023 2:22 AM

Apple ID and Activation Lock


iCloud uses Apple ID credentials.


If you do not remember the Apple ID Password then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If you do not remember the Apple ID then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support



If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.


If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.




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Sep 5, 2023 2:22 AM in response to ngahein

Apple ID and Activation Lock


iCloud uses Apple ID credentials.


If you do not remember the Apple ID Password then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If you do not remember the Apple ID then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support



If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.


If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.




May 2, 2024 7:28 AM in response to Sachkirat26

Sachkirat26 wrote:

i buy this phone i given money by trust and he fraud with me i buy this phone ineed password if anybodyneed this phonw whos phone is this tell me right answer and tske it

No one here, nor at Apple can help you. You bought a used iPhone, which is activation locked. It was likely a stolen phone as most situations like this are. If you can't reach who sold you the phone or get your money back, you own a useless device you can never own, which is unfortunate, but again, no one but whoever originally locked the phone can help you. Recycle the phone responsibly if you can't get the seller or previous user to unlock the phone.


Read this --> The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

How to remove Activation Lock without the previous owner

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