How to fix 'Apple ID Not Active" message

Troubleshooting a "Locked to Owner" iPhone:

That isn't the issue which Elllinababe posted about. In this case, the person needs to contact Apple Support; whether the iPhone is a new or secondhand unit only matters if they can't get back into their own Apple ID.

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Click here and ask the iTunes Store staff for assistance.

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Elllinababe Said:

"How to fix 'Apple ID Not Active" message: Suddenly I'm opened my iPhone and I got the message "you need to enter password for you Apple ID " I just entered it and got another alert "This person is not active" I tried many times but nothing changed, So please I need help to remove this Apple ID or fix it please APPLE _ my life in this ID! anyone knows I really want that help!"

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Troubleshooting a "Locked to Owner" iPhone:

Is this a Used iPhone?

Request a Refund:

Seems you've been scammed, though a full assumption on my part. So, ask this person for a refund. This is the site they should have used: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support. The seller should have known better.

Learn from This:

Next time you go about purchasing a device from someone, request that they let you log into your own iCloud account on it, prior to handing over the money. If they decide to disabled by those rules you've set forth, then do not proceed with the transaction.

Elllinababe Said:

"How to fix 'Apple ID Not Active" message"

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Having Said: "I need help to remove this Apple ID", is this your Apple ID, or one that pops up that is unknown to you?