i got a iphone 5 with IMEI *********. later i came to know that its apple id is not activated. I want to use it.I retored it but it did not work.

i got a iphone 5 with IMEI ***********. later i came to know that its apple id is not activated. I want to use it.I retored it but it did not work. Apple id blocked. cannot use without activation


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iPhone 5, iOS 7.1

Posted on May 3, 2014 4:09 AM

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May 3, 2014 6:57 AM in response to nadeemali303

Contact the seller and have them do these things:


Before Selling/Giving Away an iOS Device


Backup the device to iTunes or iCloud, if desired: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766

Settings > Messages > iMessage > Off

Settings > FaceTime > Off

Settings > iCloud > Delete Account (this only unregisters and deletes it off the iPhone)

Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings


More Info... http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5661

(thanks to paulcb for the wording)


If they refuse or the seller is not the original owner, return the iPhone for a refund

as it will be useless. There is no workaround for Activation Lock.

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i got a iphone 5 with IMEI *********. later i came to know that its apple id is not activated. I want to use it.I retored it but it did not work.

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