You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Help please

Hi there guys I have an apple iphone S that was sold to me as a second hand and i tried opening it but its apple id locked. How can I open it without spending so much money i dont have please, really desperate for help here. Thanks

iPhone SE

Posted on Jan 11, 2021 7:25 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jan 11, 2021 7:58 PM

if the device is activation locked, you need help from the previous owner.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


here is the procedure they should have followed before selling you the iPhone

this link also has a section that indicates what the previous owner needs to do.

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 11, 2021 7:58 PM in response to AzaFT7th

if the device is activation locked, you need help from the previous owner.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


here is the procedure they should have followed before selling you the iPhone

this link also has a section that indicates what the previous owner needs to do.

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Help please

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