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I found an old iphone but its connected to a different apple id and I just want to factory reset the entire phone but I don't know how

iPhone 4s, iOS 9

Posted on Jul 28, 2022 2:34 PM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2022 2:43 PM

You would need the assistance of the owner. See: Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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Jul 28, 2022 2:43 PM in response to Katlyin_25

You would need the assistance of the owner. See: Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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Jul 28, 2022 3:14 PM in response to Katlyin_25

Activation lock is a theft deterrent system, one of the best theft deterrent systems out there. Only the original owner can remove the activation lock

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