What do I do with an iCloud locked bought phone

I would raise a dispute with eBay, not certain but would expect if you have been sold something you can’t use you should get your money refunded. You will need to prove you were not told of the “lock” until after you made the transaction though, but if something is not working it’s usually described “for spares”, so if that wasn’t in the description it will also support your case.

One last thought, if the seller was the original owner he should be able to help you unlock the device, if he can’t it might mean he’s not and therefore the device could be stollen, another no no I think eBay would not be happy about.

If the phone was advertised as iCloud locked, then you have no recourse. You purchased a phone that you cannot use, you cannot get it unlocked, and Apple will not assist you. You have just wasted your money. The phone is useless to you.

Unfortunately, you cannot do it. With iCloud (and not carrier) locked iPhone, you can still make calls or messages. You cannot use any services (like itunes, App store and other related) that involve your Apple ID. I will never recommend anyone to buy icloud locked iPhone.

PS : This forum does not teach/endorse unlawful practices.

Back to the apple store and they can return it to owner.

No.

No they won't.

Hi

Tell seller you want a full refund don't return iPhone until you get your money back.

If he won't do this open a case with EBAY.

You cannot use a iPhone that is activation locked

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Brian 🇬-1F1E7;

Back to the apple store and they can return it to owner. You can never use it again unless the owner allows it

Hi

Apple will NOT get involved with iPhones that are Activation locked.

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Brian 🇬-1F1E7;