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factory reset iPhone X

How to do a factory reset on a iPhone X (purchased from another person)

iPhone XS

Posted on Jan 18, 2021 6:23 PM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2021 6:31 PM

This is what the original owner should have done...

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

Factory Reset here...

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support

If you encounter Activation Lock, you will not be able to use the device without the cooperation of original owner.

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Jan 18, 2021 6:31 PM in response to JaniceFurrey

This is what the original owner should have done...

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

Factory Reset here...

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support

If you encounter Activation Lock, you will not be able to use the device without the cooperation of original owner.

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factory reset iPhone X

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