Hi few days ago I bought a second hand iphone 5 white 64 gb, and when I try to activate it I see the following message: "This iPhone can not be activated for service.please contact your carrier or AppleCare"

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Hi few days ago I bought a second hand iphone 5 white 64 gb, and when I try to activate it I see the following message: "This iPhone can not be activated for service.please contact your carrier or AppleCare"

iPhone 5, iOS 6.1, Not activated

Posted on Mar 30, 2013 4:38 AM

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Mar 30, 2013 5:38 AM in response to gh3zoo

So then do what it says...contact Apple or your wireless carrier.

However your phone is probably locked to another carrier and cannot be used on yours.

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KiltedTim

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Mar 30, 2013 10:59 AM in response to gh3zoo

Sounds like you got ripped off. Get your money back if you can.

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