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rhamptonjunk
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Q: Is there a way to erase or reset old iPhones without internet service? We have several old ones that no longer have a service contract, so the Apple ID can't be authenticated.

Is there a way to erase or reset old iPhones without internet service? We have several old ones that no longer have a service contract, so the Apple ID can't be authenticated.

iPhone 4, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Jan 26, 2016 1:32 PM

by I_like_Vintage_PCs,Solvedanswer
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rhamptonjunk,

 

Are you connected to wifi? You will have to be on wifi or put the SIM card from one of your newer iPhones into your older one in order to connect to apple's servers. Then, type in the Apple ID password and you should be set. Go to settings -> general -> reset and reset the iPhone. If you need any other help please feel free to ask!

Posted on Jan 26, 2016 2:41 PM

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  • by LACAllen,Helpful

    LACAllen LACAllen Jan 26, 2016 3:33 PM in response to rhamptonjunk
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    Jan 26, 2016 3:33 PM in response to rhamptonjunk

    If it's the activation lock keeping you from setting them up, no.

     

    Without a connection to Apple and carrier servers, no.

  • by I_like_Vintage_PCs,Solvedanswer

    I_like_Vintage_PCs I_like_Vintage_PCs Jan 26, 2016 2:41 PM in response to rhamptonjunk
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    Jan 26, 2016 2:41 PM in response to rhamptonjunk

    rhamptonjunk,

     

    Are you connected to wifi? You will have to be on wifi or put the SIM card from one of your newer iPhones into your older one in order to connect to apple's servers. Then, type in the Apple ID password and you should be set. Go to settings -> general -> reset and reset the iPhone. If you need any other help please feel free to ask!