I bought a iPhone from someone but they are still logged into their iCloud and iTunes , the person doesn't remember their password and now I can't get hold of them. I want to erase the phone and start from new

How do i erase my phone and start from new.

( I bought the phone from someone else) but they are still logged in their icloud

iPhone 4

Posted on Jan 15, 2016 7:02 AM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2016 7:45 AM

If you are trying to activate an iPad or iPhone and it is asking for a previous owners Apple ID and password, you have encountered the Activation Lock. This is a security feature that prevents thieves from setting up and using a stolen or lost iPad or iPhone. You have no alternative. You must contact the previous owner to get permission to use the device. If you cannot contact the previous owner return the device to where you bought it and get a refund. You will never be able to activate the device and no one can help you do it.

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Jan 15, 2016 7:45 AM in response to delvafromlondon

If you are trying to activate an iPad or iPhone and it is asking for a previous owners Apple ID and password, you have encountered the Activation Lock. This is a security feature that prevents thieves from setting up and using a stolen or lost iPad or iPhone. You have no alternative. You must contact the previous owner to get permission to use the device. If you cannot contact the previous owner return the device to where you bought it and get a refund. You will never be able to activate the device and no one can help you do it.

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I bought a iPhone from someone but they are still logged into their iCloud and iTunes , the person doesn't remember their password and now I can't get hold of them. I want to erase the phone and start from new

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