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I bought a used iPhone and it is locked

I bought a used iphone 5s, it is blocked by ID, what can I do

I know the seller but he says he forgot his password and ID




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iPhone 5s

Posted on Jul 17, 2020 11:10 PM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2020 11:16 PM

That is an activation lock. You will need the help of the seller to unlock it. If the seller forgot it or does not want to give it to you then return the iPhone and get your money back. There is nothing else that you an do other than log in with the requested information to remove the activation lock.


Axel F.

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Jul 17, 2020 11:16 PM in response to grzegorz111

That is an activation lock. You will need the help of the seller to unlock it. If the seller forgot it or does not want to give it to you then return the iPhone and get your money back. There is nothing else that you an do other than log in with the requested information to remove the activation lock.


Axel F.

Jul 18, 2020 12:59 AM in response to Person_2099

Person_2099 wrote:

I'm not sure if this is still horrible but I do know that this was once able to be done: Someone I helped once said that it is possible to bring the iPhone to an apple store with the proof of purchase and they may be able to unlock it for you however I am unsure if this is a certainty and it will be difficult if the Apple stores are closed.

To be clear. The proof of purchase is for the original owner, not the 3rd party sale.

I bought a used iPhone and it is locked

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