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candyland419

Q: what do i do if i bought a iphone and it is still linked to the original owners apple id and i can not get the person to return my phone calls and it is still locked?

i bought a iphone on line and when i got it it was locked and i cant get into it i have tried to get ahold of who i bought it from but no answers and no returned phone calls and i dont know what to do cause i spent alot of money on it to not be able to use it i hope there is someone out there that can help me

iPhone 5c

Posted on Apr 23, 2014 9:19 AM

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  • by randers4,

    randers4 randers4 Apr 23, 2014 9:27 AM in response to candyland419
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    Apr 23, 2014 9:27 AM in response to candyland419

    No one can help you but the previous owner.  They must provide the ID and password or erase the phone and remove it from their account as explained in the article you were just reading.  There is no way around this.  If you can't contact them you will not be able to activate and use the phone.