Tye icloud Is locked to owner message is showing.

I understand your situation, and it's a very common and frustrating problem with iPhones. Unfortunately, the "iCloud is locked to owner" message is a very strong security feature from Apple, and it's designed to be difficult to bypass.

Here's a breakdown of what's happening and what your options are:

When you repeatedly entered the wrong passcode on your iPhone, the device locked down as a security measure. The only way to unlock it is to connect it to a computer and restore it using iTunes or Finder (what you called "flashing").

However, when an iPhone is restored, it automatically goes into Activation Lock if the "Find My iPhone" feature was enabled.¹ Activation Lock is a powerful anti-theft feature that ties the device to the Apple ID that was last signed in. This is why, even after you "flashed" the phone, it's still asking for the original iCloud ID and password. The device is essentially saying, "I am a new device, and before I can be used, I need the original owner to prove their identity by signing in."

The problem is that you've said you don't know the iCloud ID.

1. Find the Original Apple ID and Password: This is the only official, guaranteed way to unlock the phone. Since you were using the phone before this happened, it's very likely that this is your own Apple ID.
   • Try to find your Apple ID: Go to iforgot.apple.com and try to find your Apple ID using your name, email address, or phone number.
   • Reset your password: If you find your Apple ID but have forgotten the password, you can try to reset it on the same website.² This usually requires you to answer security questions or verify your identity through a trusted phone number or email address.

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1. Contact Apple Support: If you are the original owner of the iPhone and can provide proof of purchase, Apple may be able to help.³ This is a special support request for Activation Lock.

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• What you need: You must have the original receipt from an Apple Store or an authorized reseller. The receipt must clearly show the serial number or IMEI of your iPhone.
  • How it works: You can start an Activation Lock support request online. If you can provide the necessary documentation, Apple will manually remove the Activation Lock for you. Without this proof, they cannot help.
• Third-Party Tools and Services: You may find many websites and videos online that claim they can bypass Activation Lock with special software or services.⁴

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• Be extremely cautious: These methods are often unreliable, can be scams, and may install malware on your computer. They may also not provide a permanent fix, and the phone could get re-locked after a software update.
  • Potential risks: These services often violate Apple's terms of service and can void any remaining warranty. They also typically charge a fee, and there's no guarantee of success.

Unfortunately, without the correct Apple ID and password or the original proof of purchase, there is no official way to remove Activation Lock. The security feature is designed to make stolen or lost iPhones useless to anyone but the original owner.⁵

Given that you've tried to "flash" the phone already and it's still locked, your only real path forward is to try and recover your own Apple ID. If you cannot, and you don't have the original purchase receipt, the phone may be permanently locked.