Factory reset my second hand iphone

Hey, so I recently got a second hand iPhone with all the previous owners stuff still on it. But the pass code they gave me didn't work and now there not replying to any of texts trying to get the pass code. I have no idea what's on the phone as I just want to reset it but everything I can find online says I need iTunes ect ect. Dose anyone know what to do?

iPhone 8

Posted on May 7, 2023 2:03 AM

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Posted on May 7, 2023 2:10 AM

Sorry, but you got scammed, you most likely purchased a stolen phone.


Activation lock is a security protocol that can't be bypassed. Only the person it is locked to can unlock it.

If you bought this from someone and it came locked, try to get your money back, you will never be able to use the phone.


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May 7, 2023 2:10 AM in response to issie00

Sorry, but you got scammed, you most likely purchased a stolen phone.


Activation lock is a security protocol that can't be bypassed. Only the person it is locked to can unlock it.

If you bought this from someone and it came locked, try to get your money back, you will never be able to use the phone.


If your phone is Activation Locked - How to remove Activation Lock -

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


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