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The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
I bought the iPhone at a second-hand flea market, how can I remove the Apple ID?
Windows, Windows 10
You cannot. Only the person whose credentials show on the activation lock can unlock the device. Return it or recycle it responsibly.
I bought the iPhone at a second-hand flea market, how can I remove the Apple ID?
