Buying an Iphone 5 off Ebay with Icloud lock.

So, my phone was recently stolen. I offered $150 for an Iphone 5 with an Icloud lock on it. I might buy it but I have no idea what wont work if its locked to the Icloud. Will I still be able to download apps and can I use wifi..

As Stedman says,  if it is iCloud locked then you cannot use it at all.  It is a paperweight

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