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My iPhone is displaying locked to owner, also my Apple ID is masked

iPhone 7

I reset my phone and brought up iPhone Locked to owner

Earlier iPhone models

Posted on Aug 31, 2023 12:13 AM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2023 2:09 AM

Activation lock is a security protocol that can't be bypassed. Only the person it is locked to can unlock it.

If you bought this from someone and it came locked, try to get your money back, you will never be able to use the phone.

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