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I bought an iPhone, it turned out to be stolen.

I bought a new iPhone, but unfortunately, the iPhone was stolen. And so how I can unlock the iPhone ???

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Posted on Jul 31, 2023 7:29 AM

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Posted on Jul 31, 2023 7:37 AM

You cannot unlock it. Turn it on and see if there's a message. The owner may have done this:


Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item - Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item - Apple Support

"What happens if you activate Mark As Lost

...You can also display a custom message with your phone number on the Lock screen, and keep track of your device's location."


For some iPhones see the support article "Return a lost, locked iPhone"; click here --> Return a lost, locked iPhone - Apple Support


Otherwise turn it into authorities responsible for dealing with stolen items.


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Jul 31, 2023 7:37 AM in response to Sanzhar111

You cannot unlock it. Turn it on and see if there's a message. The owner may have done this:


Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item - Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item - Apple Support

"What happens if you activate Mark As Lost

...You can also display a custom message with your phone number on the Lock screen, and keep track of your device's location."


For some iPhones see the support article "Return a lost, locked iPhone"; click here --> Return a lost, locked iPhone - Apple Support


Otherwise turn it into authorities responsible for dealing with stolen items.


I bought an iPhone, it turned out to be stolen.

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