My iPhone is displaying locked to owner, also my Apple ID is masked

iPhone 7

I reset my phone and brought up iPhone Locked to owner

Earlier iPhone models

Posted on Aug 31, 2023 12:13 AM

Reply
1 reply

Aug 31, 2023 2:09 AM in response to BigSwap130

Activation lock is a security protocol that can't be bypassed. Only the person it is locked to can unlock it.

If you bought this from someone and it came locked, try to get your money back, you will never be able to use the phone.



If your phone is Activation Locked - How to remove Activation Lock -

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support



The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a used phone -

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250001038


This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

My iPhone is displaying locked to owner, also my Apple ID is masked

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.