Steps after buying a used iPhone 6

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Steps after buying a used iPhone 6

I'm buying a used iPhone. What steps should I take immediately after I receive the iPhone, to make sure that everything is OK, that I got what I paid for, and that I'm not receiving a lemon?

For instance, it might be nice to check that it wasn't reported stolen / blacklisted. Also, I am buying a factory unlocked phone, so it'd be useful if there is an easy way to check to make sure I am receiving an unlocked iPhone. Also, if there is any hardware that is frequently broken / not working on used devices, it might be useful to have a checklist for checking that hardware.

iPhone 6, iOS 8.1.2

Posted on Feb 7, 2015 8:49 AM

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IdrisSeabright

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Feb 7, 2015 8:55 AM in response to VSGvietnam

**IMPORTANT** You should check the Activation Lock Status before buying the phone:

https://www.icloud.com/activationlock/

If you buy a phone that is activation locked, it will be useless.

There is no universal list of phones that have been reported stolen. Also, in the U.S., if the phone was on an account that was cancelled for non-payment, you may not be able to activate that phone again on the same carrier until the debt is resolved.

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