Blocked iPhone 12 Pro max

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Blocked iPhone 12 Pro max

At Christmas , I bought myself a 12 pro max from a pawnshop “ great deals around the time” and it was AS IS. Well, come to find out, it’s blocked by T-Mobil , and called them… T-Mobil told me to get back to the pawnshop so they could discuss the matter,I did so , manger of PS and customer support talked to each other. PS manager stated “ if it was stolen, no way would the person who pawned it know the password or code to delete the information or iCloud and erase the phone” what it came down to, t-Mobil wouldn’t give me information about the owner, nor the PS manager, so I went to a T-Mobil store and although they couldn’t help me activate the phone, they did tell me there are people who could do it where it’s I could use it, just not on T-Mobile or Sprint… well, I still can’t find anyone, anyone knows anything that may help me? It’s my gift to myself!!!

Posted on Apr 8, 2023 5:38 AM

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Carol B.

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Apr 8, 2023 5:42 AM in response to AngelVegaDaniel

It would be illegal for anyone other than the original owner - the one who set up the password - to unlock that iPhone. It is likely stolen. You have a useless iPhone. For future reference, read the article below.

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

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KiltedTim

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Apr 8, 2023 7:30 AM in response to AngelVegaDaniel

If you've confirmed that it's been reported stolen according to T-Mobile, take it back to the pawn shop. If they refuse to give you your money back, turn it over to the police.

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kb1951

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Apr 8, 2023 5:45 AM in response to AngelVegaDaniel

If your phone is locked with an activation code where you need the Apple ID and password, you will never be able to use that phone without that information. Return it for a refund and buy a phone you can use.

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Apr 8, 2023 5:55 AM in response to Carol B.

There is NO passcode or anything on the phone. What I’m finding out, it’s a scam people do, they still owe money, pawn it and erase the phone , get the money, call Apple, say it’s lost or stolen, they get a new phone through AppleCare Protection as a replacement, keep the money from the pawn. I have the receipt that I bought the phone! T-Mobile and the Pawn Shop Manager both talked to each other , but they could do nothing.

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Carol B.

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Apr 8, 2023 7:10 AM in response to AngelVegaDaniel

The pawn shop owner could have easily tested the phone to see if it was locked before selling it. They owe you a refund, in my opinion.

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Apr 8, 2023 7:23 AM in response to Carol B.

Well, we tested it “ they do have sims “ and everything was fine, till it wasn’t. I really love the phone, and been doing all I could to get it working , but nothing.

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