My friend gave me their old IPhone

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I got my SIM card at T-Mobile to get my phone number, but her stuff is still on the phone. How do I erase her and get my Apple ID on it?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 20, 2023 7:58 PM

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Answer 1

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Your friend needs to do this first -

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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Answer 2

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So what if she didn’t…she lives far from me. I need something I can do.

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Answer 3

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She obviously transferred her stuff to her new phone but didn’t wipe this one.

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There is nothing you can do yourself. Your friend needs to follow those instructions. The fact that she is far away does not change that requirement.

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