If the previous owner of my phone removes it from I cloud would I be able to get pass the activation screen?

If the previous owner of my phone removes it from I cloud would I be able to get pass the activation screen?

He must remove it from Find My Phone which he can do signed in to his account at icloud.com.
Find My iPhone Activation Lock- Removing a device from a previous owner's account

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    Actually the correct procedure to follow is detailed by Apple in the Support article linked above:
    How do I check for Activation Lock before purchasing a used device?
    When purchasing an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from someone other than Apple or an authorized Apple reseller, it is up to you to ensure that the device has been erased and is no longer linked to the previous owner’s account.
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    Begin the device setup process.After choosing a language, choosing a country, and connecting to a network, the device will begin activation. If you are asked for the previous owner’s Apple ID and password, the device is still linked to their account. Hand the device back to the seller and ask them to enter their password. If the previous owner is not present, they can remove the device from their account by signing in to icloud.com/find. Do not take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been removed from the previous owner’s account.
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    Sir/mam. Please Help me.
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    iCloud: Remove your device from Find My iPhone

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    Guys can you help me?

    No. You have reached Activation Lock, a security feature that can only be signed out from by the original owner. Not even Apple can help you out with this.
    Sorry but the device is useless. Seeing you cannot contact the previous owner then a refund also seems impossible which would have been your only other option.
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    Did you set iCloud and Find My iPad?
    Find My iPad
    http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/Diavonex/Album%201A/f4796b99e4c16f42f5 1dc09247b5c667_zpsf7c21f3e.jpg

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  • HT4061 I am not able to get pass the passcode, therefore I cant give you the serial number to my iPad.

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    If you cannot remember the passcode, you will need to restore your device using the computer with which you last synced it. This allows you to reset your passcode and resync the data from the device (or restore from a backup).
    If you restore on a different computer that was never synced with the device, you will be able to unlock the device for use and remove the passcode, but your data will not be present.
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097

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    Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous owner’s account
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    The only option is to contact that person to have them remove Activation Lock from the iPhone. They can do it online and do not have to come to you. Check out the article below for more information.
    Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous owner’s account
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4515
    Regards,
    -Norm G.

  • Activation screen and asks the previous owner's Apple ID and password

    Hello
    case 45548
    I have a problem with the activation of my iPhone 4S. I bought an iPhone in the store half a year ago used as a simple phone And then about a week ago I updated the IOS 7.0.4. After updating the iPhone has activation screen and asks the previous owner's Apple ID and password I do not know of any Apple ID or password, I had no contact with him. I can not use my iPhone for a week. I am so disappointed with this situation. Can you help me to disable this feature, please?
    Serial number of my mobile is DNQHW1XUDTD2 and IMEI is 013173000524538. I attach a photo box
    Дело 45548
    У меня есть проблема с активацией моих IPhone 4S. Я купил iPhone в магазине полгода назад использоваться как простой телефон, а затем около недели назад я обновил IOS 7.0.4. После обновления iPhone имеет экран активации и просит предыдущего владельца Apple ID и пароль, я не знаю любого идентификатора Apple, или пароль, у меня не было никаких контактов с ним. Я не могу использовать мой iPhone в течение недели. Я так разочарован с этой ситуацией. Вы можете мне помочь, чтобы отключить эту функцию, пожалуйста?
    Серийный номер моего мобильного телефона является DNQHW1XUDTD2 и IMEI является 013173000524538. Я придаю фото окно

    You're facing activation lock: http://support.apple.com/kb/TI174 and http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13695. You need to contact the previous owner and have them remove Find My iPhone using these steps: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2702?viewlocale=en_US

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