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I had brought a iphone 8 online but it is locked with Remote management. Now what I have to do to solve this problem.

Please help me. I am in my worst phase of my life. Please help me. plesae

iPhone 8

Posted on Feb 27, 2023 8:16 AM

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Posted on Feb 27, 2023 8:19 AM

You will have to contact the Dept of Health Qld since it appears they were the ones who locked it. However, they may not be willing to do so and may ask you to return the phone to them. It appears that whoever sold the phone to you, did not have the rights to do so. Try to get a refund if you can.

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Mar 15, 2023 6:50 AM in response to Sushantchoudhary

Then I’m afraid we cannot help. As others have stated, it appears you’ve purchased a stolen phone. If you cannot get a refund, please do as KiltedTim suggested and turn it over to the police. You will not be able to use that phone.


For future reference, please see these tips to consider when buying a used iPhone:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250001038


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