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if i’m buying a iphone from someone and i don’t have the previous account can i still set it up with my iphone 11

if i’m buying a iphone 6 plus and don’t have the previous owners account can i still set it up with my iphone 11

Posted on Dec 19, 2020 11:38 AM

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Posted on Dec 19, 2020 11:45 AM

You will likely encounter Activation Lock a theft prevention feature. The only way to unlock is to use the Apple ID and Password used by the original owner to set up the device. Without that information, you will never be able to use the phone. We cannot help and Apple will not. Check this link...

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


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Dec 19, 2020 11:45 AM in response to kymomma2

You will likely encounter Activation Lock a theft prevention feature. The only way to unlock is to use the Apple ID and Password used by the original owner to set up the device. Without that information, you will never be able to use the phone. We cannot help and Apple will not. Check this link...

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


if i’m buying a iphone from someone and i don’t have the previous account can i still set it up with my iphone 11

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