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how do I change my phones apple ID if someone else had the phone first?

how do I change my phones apple ID if someone else had the phone first?

Posted on Dec 1, 2019 1:12 PM

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Dec 1, 2019 1:42 PM in response to Victoria1252

Do you know the previous owner? If you do, have them do what FoxFifth provided. If you don't know them or can't reach them, you cannot change the Apple ID at all. If it is Activation Locked, the phone is useless and you can't use it. Apple won't help you and we can't help you. If this is your situation, get your money back or recycle the phone.


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how do I change my phones apple ID if someone else had the phone first?

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