Ownership changes

Hi I have a question about to purchase an iPhone from some else so what is the safe way to purchase an iPhone. Any safe way to change ownership mostly people after selling they claim phone after selling and black list other sold phone or selling a stolen phone.

Posted on Jan 8, 2021 12:06 PM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2021 12:18 PM

The safest way to buy an iPhone is to purchase through Apple of an authorized dealer. Apple sells refurbished phones at reduced prices in its online store.

If you purchase from an individual, make sure they have followed these instructions to prepare for new user...

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

I would not buy any phone, unless the seller can illustrate that he has properly cleared the phone. We see too many people here on the forums who have unknowingly bought phones that are still locked to another account. They will never be able to use these phones!

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Jan 8, 2021 12:18 PM in response to jawad117

The safest way to buy an iPhone is to purchase through Apple of an authorized dealer. Apple sells refurbished phones at reduced prices in its online store.

If you purchase from an individual, make sure they have followed these instructions to prepare for new user...

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

I would not buy any phone, unless the seller can illustrate that he has properly cleared the phone. We see too many people here on the forums who have unknowingly bought phones that are still locked to another account. They will never be able to use these phones!

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