How to activate my iPhone after erasing my phone X an the phone has to be open using the old iCloud in which I don’t know the iCloud

The phone is at step one where it is demanding me to put the first iCloud password that was being use for it to unlock the phone but unfortunately I bought the old phone like that an I erase all factory and that’s wat happen to it

and I don’t know the first person that use the phone

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 12, 2023 12:45 PM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2023 12:51 PM

Your phone will always be locked to the original owners Apple ID. That is a huge risk you take when purchasing a used device and are unable to verify it has been factory reset before purchasing.

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Sorry, but there is nothing that can be done without the Apple ID and Password from the original owner. The Activation Lock is what prevents a stolen device from ever being used. In order to sell or give away an Apple device, it must be factory reset first.

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Dec 12, 2023 12:51 PM in response to afumbom

Your phone will always be locked to the original owners Apple ID. That is a huge risk you take when purchasing a used device and are unable to verify it has been factory reset before purchasing.

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


Sorry, but there is nothing that can be done without the Apple ID and Password from the original owner. The Activation Lock is what prevents a stolen device from ever being used. In order to sell or give away an Apple device, it must be factory reset first.

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


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