I am trying to activate this iPhone 5 that was sold to me but it says I need to enter the Apple ID and Password that was set up for this phone.

I am trying to activate this iPhone 5 that was sold to me. But it says I need to enter the Apple ID and password that was set up for this phone.

iPhone 5, iOS 9

Posted on Nov 29, 2015 1:55 PM

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Nov 29, 2015 1:57 PM in response to b0wd0wn808

Contact the person you bought it from. They need to follow the instructions here to remove the lock: What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


If the seller will not or can not remove the lock, get your money back. If that's not possible, turn it over to the police and give them all the information you have regarding the seller. There is a good chance that it's stolen.


There is no way to bypass the activation lock.

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