I've bought an iPhone 8 from eBay and it came with an "activation lock"
I did some searching around and it seems like it is completely bricked and I am SOL because I don't have contact with the original owner and no proof of purchase. Is this true? Did I waste my money?
iPhone 8
If it was disclosed in the sale that it was activation locked, you got exactly what you paid for. A paper-weight.
Sorry. There's no way around it. Toss it in the recycle bin at your nearest electronics store.
If it was NOT disclosed in the sale, then file a claim under eBay's buyer protection program and get your money back if the seller will not refund your money.
If it was disclosed in the sale that it was activation locked, you got exactly what you paid for. A paper-weight.
Sorry. There's no way around it. Toss it in the recycle bin at your nearest electronics store.
If it was NOT disclosed in the sale, then file a claim under eBay's buyer protection program and get your money back if the seller will not refund your money.
Yep. You got scammed. it is and will remain a brick. Recycle it.
You can discuss this with eBay, but the scammers will switch to a new account and continue.
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There is nothing we can do for you here at Apple. But you should report this to eBay. This link should help.
Stuck with a bricked phone from eBay
