While the official method to remove the Activation Lock is by providing the password to the linked iCloud account, there are unofficial methods to bypass the Activation Lock without the previous owner ...

“I got an old iPad from auction only to find out later on that it has Activation Lock enabled. If I don’t know previous owner’s passcode nor have any way to contact them, how can I bypass Activation ...

iCloud lock or Find My iPhone Activation Lock prevents someone from stealing an iPhone, erasing it and using it as their own. It can also lock out users who forget their information or who buy a used ...