Q: what does icloud locked mean?

This was very helpful. Thank you very much!!

Sorry me again...

Is there a way to find out the carrier without the SIM card?

Thank you!

I ran a test and it says that the phone is Factory Simlock=locked and SIM Lock = Locked.  Does this mean that whomever I give it to just needs to unlock it or no one else can use it?

https://imeidata.net/iphone/unlock-check?imei=013276004672078

Thanks!

That site and others like it are all scams. They really do not have access to the information the claim to give you. You can call Apple and ask them which carrier the phone is locked to. Then check with the carrier to see if they will unlock it. If it is Activation Locked, however, no one will be able to ever use it unless the owner of the activation lock releases it.

Oh my - I really have no clue

I think I may just throw this one away as I don't want to sell/give it to anyone and it doesn't work.

Can it even be used for parts then?

AGain thanks!

It can't really be used for parts. the most valuable part, the logic board, is what is actually Activation Locked. Apple has a recycling program; they will give you a store credit for it.

Thank you very much!

how do i remove the i cloud lock. i bought a locked device and i feel very ripped off .

Well....sorry....your feeling is probably very appropriate.  Read the thread you've just joined.

Return the iPhone to the seller for a refund.