I bought an used Iphone 4s but I need the Apple ID of the first owner and I do know him. What can I do to activate the phone?

I bought an used Iphone 4s but I need the Apple ID of the first owner and I do know him. What can I do to activate the phone?

Posted on Oct 5, 2022 6:15 PM

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Posted on Oct 5, 2022 6:20 PM

Without the Apple ID and Password of the original owner, you will never be able to use that phone. You will encounter Activation Lock which is a theft prevention feature. Check these links...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

You can recycle the phone at any Apple Store.

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Oct 5, 2022 6:20 PM in response to Jpg2808

Without the Apple ID and Password of the original owner, you will never be able to use that phone. You will encounter Activation Lock which is a theft prevention feature. Check these links...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

You can recycle the phone at any Apple Store.

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I bought an used Iphone 4s but I need the Apple ID of the first owner and I do know him. What can I do to activate the phone?

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