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How do I find what carrier an iPhone is locked to if I just bought it from someone
iPhone XS, iOS 15
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How do I find what carrier an iPhone is locked to if I just bought it from someone
iPhone XS, iOS 15
How do I find what carrier an iPhone is locked to
Ask that 'someone'
See this Apple article: Use a SIM PIN for your iPhone or iPad
Use a SIM PIN for your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
OR
See this Apple article: How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier
How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support
I just bought it from someone
The best way to get that iPhone ready for you is contact that 'someone' (= previous owner ?)
The previous owner has to read -> this Apple article: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Then the previous owner has to remove the iPhone from his account, see this Apple article:
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support
Then you can sign in with own your Apple ID.
See the following Apple articles:
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
How to remove Activation Lock
How to remove Activation Lock – Apple Support (UK)
You can also contact Apple support for help, -> Get Support (apple.com)
You have to show proof of ownership of your product, provide all documentation showing your purchase of the device.
If you do not have additional proof of ownership, contact the reseller. They may be able to provide the original purchase document.
Once Apple receive your proof of ownership, Apple will further review your request and provide an update.
Or ask your money back, see: The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community
How do I find what carrier an iPhone is locked to
Ask that 'someone'
See this Apple article: Use a SIM PIN for your iPhone or iPad
Use a SIM PIN for your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
OR
See this Apple article: How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier
How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support
I just bought it from someone
The best way to get that iPhone ready for you is contact that 'someone' (= previous owner ?)
The previous owner has to read -> this Apple article: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Then the previous owner has to remove the iPhone from his account, see this Apple article:
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support
Then you can sign in with own your Apple ID.
See the following Apple articles:
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
How to remove Activation Lock
How to remove Activation Lock – Apple Support (UK)
You can also contact Apple support for help, -> Get Support (apple.com)
You have to show proof of ownership of your product, provide all documentation showing your purchase of the device.
If you do not have additional proof of ownership, contact the reseller. They may be able to provide the original purchase document.
Once Apple receive your proof of ownership, Apple will further review your request and provide an update.
Or ask your money back, see: The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community
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