Is there any way to remove the data from the previous owner of an iPhone?

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I bought a iphone from a person, tried to setup, it appears that there is already data, I asked the seller to unlock the phone, he said he forgot all the passwords and it is no longer his problem. Is there any way to remove his data?


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iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Jan 12, 2023 4:49 PM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2023 5:01 PM

If you can't reach the previous owner whose ID is on the device and have them go to https://www.icloud.com/find/, erase the device, then remove it from their account, then the device is useless. Apple won't unlock it.


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