All2612

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Q: Changing owner of iPhone

MY brother as given me his old iphone. Do I need to register that I am new owner with Apple?

THank you

iPhone 5

Posted on Apr 30, 2016 3:37 PM

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Q: Changing owner of iPhone

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by Lawrence Finch,

Lawrence Finch Apr 30, 2016 3:59 PM in response to All2612
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Apr 30, 2016 3:59 PM in response to All2612

It would be a convenience if you needed Apple support, but it isn't required.
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by sberman,

sberman Apr 30, 2016 4:14 PM in response to All2612
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Apr 30, 2016 4:14 PM in response to All2612

Hopefully your brother did the steps shown here:

What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
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by zacharyfromnsw,

zacharyfromnsw Apr 30, 2016 4:17 PM in response to All2612
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Apr 30, 2016 4:17 PM in response to All2612

Like Lawrence said, it's not completely required. It would be a good idea for you to register it though just in the case you need to use Apple Support.
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