Bought 3rd hand iphone 6s

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Bought 3rd hand iphone 6s

I bought a iphone 6s from a friend that just bought it from her friend. She said that she took it to her provider, and that they reset it. And that all I need to do is take it to my provider and activate it. And then they will give me a new apple id. Mind you, ive always used Galaxy phones, and this is my very first iphone. So when I cut the screen on it ask for a apple id and password. My husband says NO take it back to her because there's nothing at all we can do without the first persons apple id. Is he right? Or is there a way around the apple id?

iPhone 6s

Posted on Mar 1, 2019 7:53 PM

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Kappy

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Mar 1, 2019 8:01 PM in response to Clemsongal4lfe

Activation Lock

If you purchased, were given, or found a device second-hand, then it is useless without the Apple ID and password to which it is locked. If you don't have it, can't remember it or cannot get it, then the device is useless to you. If you are the original owner then take the device, a copy of your purchase receipt and identity proof to an Apple retailer where they may be able to assist you. This is also true for devices of deceased persons. You will need a certified copy of the death certificate, proof that you are the heir, proof of ID, and proof that the deceased was the legal owner. Note that getting around the Find My Phone activation lock may not be possible.

Find My iPhone Activation Lock

If you can't activate your iPhone - Apple Support

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Ferd II

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Mar 1, 2019 8:05 PM in response to Clemsongal4lfe

My husband says NO take it back to her because there's nothing at all we can do without the first persons apple id. Is he right? Or is there a way around the apple id?

Your husband is correct, there is no "way around the apple id."

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Bought 3rd hand iphone 6s

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