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Iphone 5s Activation issue!

How to activate my iphone?

iPhone 5s

Posted on Jul 17, 2020 12:38 AM

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Jul 17, 2020 12:44 AM in response to umar_qadir_jutt

Please look at this --> If you can't activate your iPhone - Apple Support

If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.


If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their apple ID.


Jul 17, 2020 1:34 AM in response to SravanKrA

I was setting up my newly bought iphone X in late 2017!

So after transferring my data from iphone 5s to iphone X, I removed my apple id from it and made a full factory reset as I was going to sell it to my friend!

However after the reset, this situation has remained till now which I have shared above!

I have tried all ways like through itunes or setting up new iphone by bringing near an iphone with ios 11 or above!

Iphone 5s Activation issue!

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