Can I use an old iPhone without a carrier

I’m trying to set up an old iPhone for my kid to use with just wi fi at home, not using a carrier or as a cell phone

is there a way to do this? It keeps failing to activate and seems to still be associated with an old ID even though I reset all the data / settings etc

is there a way to set it up?

iPhone 5s

Posted on Dec 30, 2020 2:55 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2020 3:02 PM

If it is associated with the old ID, and is activation locked, you will need that old ID to remove the lock.


If it is activation locked

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201441


See also (forgotten apple id password)

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201487


and (forgotten apple id)

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201354

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