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I phone locked to owner

I bought a I phone, it is a used phone. It says " i phone locked to owner ". Present I dont have any information about first owner. What can I do now to unlock to this phone? Please help me. Sorry for my vad English.😕

Posted on Jun 26, 2023 6:56 AM

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Posted on Jun 26, 2023 7:15 AM

The phone will not be able to be used. The only way to buy a used iPhone and be sure that it is not stolen is to physically verify that it starts up to the "Hello" screen. This cannot be done over the internet, so the simple answer is to learn from the mistake and don't do it again. A stolen iPhone has no value.


If you own an iPhone, you would want the same protections to keep you personal data safe and also to be able to lock your phone if it is stolen. To sell or give away an iPhone, you would then need to follow this article:

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

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Jun 26, 2023 7:15 AM in response to LisanduK

The phone will not be able to be used. The only way to buy a used iPhone and be sure that it is not stolen is to physically verify that it starts up to the "Hello" screen. This cannot be done over the internet, so the simple answer is to learn from the mistake and don't do it again. A stolen iPhone has no value.


If you own an iPhone, you would want the same protections to keep you personal data safe and also to be able to lock your phone if it is stolen. To sell or give away an iPhone, you would then need to follow this article:

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

I phone locked to owner

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