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Help please

Hi there guys I have an apple iphone S that was sold to me as a second hand and i tried opening it but its apple id locked. How can I open it without spending so much money i dont have please, really desperate for help here. Thanks

iPhone SE

Posted on Jan 11, 2021 7:25 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2021 7:58 PM

if the device is activation locked, you need help from the previous owner.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


here is the procedure they should have followed before selling you the iPhone

this link also has a section that indicates what the previous owner needs to do.

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

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Jan 11, 2021 7:58 PM in response to AzaFT7th

if the device is activation locked, you need help from the previous owner.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


here is the procedure they should have followed before selling you the iPhone

this link also has a section that indicates what the previous owner needs to do.

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

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