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So my aunt gave me her old iphone 8 plus and I know the password but the account is locked and the phone number is inactive and the only way it'll do it

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Sep 13, 2020 2:48 AM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2020 7:45 AM

Ask your aunt to do the steps in the article below to make it 'your' phone. That should eliminate the problem you are having and help prevent future problems.


Selling/Giving Away Device.  

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