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Dear Miss or Mister,

I recently purchased a phone from someone and they left their apple ID logged in due to forgetting the password. I am trying to reset it but it needs the apple ID password. If there is anyway you all can help, that would be appreciated.

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 12, 2022 6:30 AM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2022 7:24 AM

The person from whom you purchased the iPhone will have to reset their AppleID password then remove the device from their AppleID. Once that’s complete, they will need to erase and reset the device.


If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


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

See the section: If you no longer have your iPhone or iPad


If the former owner will not do these things, you will not be able to use the iPhone. In the future, always be sure the device you are purchasing is at the Hello/Welcome screen before completing the purchase.

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Oct 12, 2022 7:24 AM in response to meimeib2000

The person from whom you purchased the iPhone will have to reset their AppleID password then remove the device from their AppleID. Once that’s complete, they will need to erase and reset the device.


If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


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

See the section: If you no longer have your iPhone or iPad


If the former owner will not do these things, you will not be able to use the iPhone. In the future, always be sure the device you are purchasing is at the Hello/Welcome screen before completing the purchase.

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