Hello Apple Forum Users,
I've seen A LOT of people purchasing a used iPod Touch 5th Gen and got screwed over because of some security protection and there's no way around it. I've been wanting to upgrade from the 4th Gen, but have been worry about.
What's the deal?
The deal is called Find My iPhone, it is a lock that permits ONLY the owner of a device to unlock or reset it. If a device gets stolen, this enables the owner to lock or track it.
If a device is legitimately sold, the original owner MUST deactivate Find My iPhone before passing it to the new buyer. You, as the buyer, must ensure that this has been done. Do not buy a device where you have no hope of a refund if you find the lock has not been reset - i.e., don't buy from a stranger off the street, from Craigslist, or any other method where you cannot physically check the device before you buy it, or if you cannot get a refund.
Matt
The previous owner can also remove the device from their account after selling/passing the device to a new owner
Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous owner’s account
Thank you Matt and llaass!
Just giving you both an update. I just got a 5th Gen yesterday and I couldn't find this so called Lock on it. We factory reset it a few times, played on it and connected it to the internet. I haven't had any problems. I'm just confused is all. haha
So... In other words if you Hard Reset the Device it removes it?
No, the only way is to either:
- Enter the ID and password
- Have the previous owner remove the device fro their account
Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous owner’s account
That's weird. I must of done something differen't. Because it's working now. Thank you and sorry!
Buying used iPod Touch 5th Gen?
