bought iPhone s from pawnshop but it says phone disabled

I bought a I phone s from a pawnshop it says iPhone disabled what can I do

iPhone XS

Posted on Feb 13, 2024 1:29 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2024 1:34 PM

Follow the steps in the support document linked below, and hope its not still logged in to the previous owner's Apple ID and gets activation locked.

click here ➜ If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


If it gets activation locked, then you will need to return it to the pawnshop and ask for a refund, you will not be able to use it.


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Feb 13, 2024 1:34 PM in response to Jfausett2340

Follow the steps in the support document linked below, and hope its not still logged in to the previous owner's Apple ID and gets activation locked.

click here ➜ If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


If it gets activation locked, then you will need to return it to the pawnshop and ask for a refund, you will not be able to use it.


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