Trading in a locked iPhone

If a relative gives me an iPhone, but they cannot remember the password so the phone is locked, can I trade it in to purchase a new iPhone?

iPhone 13

Posted on Apr 10, 2024 5:51 AM

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Katana-San

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Posted on Apr 10, 2024 5:57 AM

Hello~ No…otherwise stolen and activation locked iPhones could be traded in. Have them take a look here…

If you forgot your iPhone passcode, use your Mac or PC to reset it - Apple Support

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Katana-San

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Apr 10, 2024 5:57 AM in response to JONDRES11

Hello~ No…otherwise stolen and activation locked iPhones could be traded in. Have them take a look here…

If you forgot your iPhone passcode, use your Mac or PC to reset it - Apple Support

~Katana-San~

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