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jimmyfromwicklow town
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Q: I bought a iphone off a guy who stood in my house for a week, he went back to the UK. He said I just need to buy a Sim card for it. Got the Sim card and it's still not working. The man in the store says most likely you need a factory unlocked. But most li

I bought a iphone off a guy who stood in my house for a week, he went back to the UK. He said I just need to buy a Sim card for it. Got the Sim card and it's still not working. The man in the store says most likely you need a factory unlocked. But most likely you bought a stolen or found iphone. Is it anything I can do or have I been hag?

iPhone 5

Posted on May 17, 2015 3:50 PM

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  • by roaminggnome,

    roaminggnome roaminggnome May 17, 2015 3:54 PM in response to jimmyfromwicklow town
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    May 17, 2015 3:54 PM in response to jimmyfromwicklow town

    What does "not working" mean?

     

    In exactly what way is it not working?

     

    Is there an error message?


    What does it say?

     

    Any info about your issue?

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 May 17, 2015 3:55 PM in response to jimmyfromwicklow town
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    May 17, 2015 3:55 PM in response to jimmyfromwicklow town

    As roaminggnome said, more info. See this:

     

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