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how to unlock an iphone given from another person

how to unlock a disabled iPhone that u forgot the password too from another carrier and given to me?

iPhone XS

Posted on Sep 5, 2020 1:04 PM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2020 1:19 PM

Two different things here.


You’ll need yo restore the iPhone to remove the passcode: If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


Then you may need to contact the Original owner to remove the phone from their account: Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support


Then if the phone is locked to their own carrier, then they’ll need to contact the carrier and request they unlock the iPhone so you can then use a sim card from your own carrier. If its not actually locked to the other carrier, you can just insert your sim card. See here: How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support

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Sep 5, 2020 1:19 PM in response to skyyray1

Two different things here.


You’ll need yo restore the iPhone to remove the passcode: If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


Then you may need to contact the Original owner to remove the phone from their account: Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support


Then if the phone is locked to their own carrier, then they’ll need to contact the carrier and request they unlock the iPhone so you can then use a sim card from your own carrier. If its not actually locked to the other carrier, you can just insert your sim card. See here: How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support

how to unlock an iphone given from another person

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