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How to remove Apple Account from an iPhone that I just bought?

i Bought iPhone 11 and I have box and check and I need to remove Apple ID


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iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 10:17 AM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2024 10:23 AM

You need to contact the person that you bought the phone from to have them provide you with the Apple ID and Password that is associated with the phone.


The phone is going to be useless without that information, so if it is not available, return the phone for a refund.

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