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No, there’s no way you can bypass it. You’ll have to contact the seller to have them remove it. (Hope it wasn’t a stolen phone.)
Here‘s how they can remove it:
support.apple.com
More info in Activation Lock, and how to check to make sure it’s disabled before buying:
support.apple.com
Here‘s how they can remove it:
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
Learn what to do if you see the Activation Lock screen on your device, or if you're asked to remove Activation Lock on a device that's offline and not in your possession.
More info in Activation Lock, and how to check to make sure it’s disabled before buying:
Activation Lock for iPhone and iPad - Apple Support
Find My includes Activation Lock — a feature that's designed to prevent anyone else from using your iPhone or iPad if it's ever lost or stolen. Activation Lock turns on automatically when you turn on Find My on your device.
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