How do I unlock the activation lock/ iCloud lock without knowing anything about the original owner? is there any other way?
I bought this iPod Touch 5th Gen on eBay recently and it just shipped to me and i found out that there is an activation lock on the iPod and i can not use it or exchange it with my Apple ID. How will I fix it? I have contacted the owner with millions of questions and he or she has not contacted me back.
Please help me,
Thank You
You can't. If you can't get a response from the owner, you are now the proud owner of a brick shaped like an iPod.
Usually this is a sign that it is stolen.
Allan
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