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Hi, I just buy iPhone XS, when I go home I turn on phone and it's locked. I don't have bill and receipt, I have box and telephone only. Where I can write? I need help to unlock this phone. Seller cheate and he don't answer the phone.

Posted on Dec 18, 2022 12:47 AM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2022 4:45 AM

Hi Lolek,


There's multiple kinds of "locking" on devices. Click on the links below to find instructions on how to deal with your specific situation:


1) iCloud: Activation Lock - Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support - This is a security feature so only legitimate (i.e., not stolen) redistribution of devices is possible. See: How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support - If an activation lock was put on a device, only the owner of the account that applied the lock can remove it. Get them to remove it or return the item for a refund.


2) Device lock: "If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled" click here --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


3) Carrier lock: Read this link on "How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier" - How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support - Only some carriers offer the ability to unlock iPhone for use on any carrier. Follow the instructions in this article to unlock your iPhone.




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Dec 18, 2022 4:45 AM in response to Lolek93

Hi Lolek,


There's multiple kinds of "locking" on devices. Click on the links below to find instructions on how to deal with your specific situation:


1) iCloud: Activation Lock - Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support - This is a security feature so only legitimate (i.e., not stolen) redistribution of devices is possible. See: How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support - If an activation lock was put on a device, only the owner of the account that applied the lock can remove it. Get them to remove it or return the item for a refund.


2) Device lock: "If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled" click here --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


3) Carrier lock: Read this link on "How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier" - How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support - Only some carriers offer the ability to unlock iPhone for use on any carrier. Follow the instructions in this article to unlock your iPhone.




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