HT1937 iv got a second hand iphone 4s which is locked to EE been to carphone warehouse were it came from new they told me to go to EE they told me to go to apple to get it unlocked is this right as sick of being given the run a round
IM ALL READY WITH O2 BUT CANT USE MY SIM IN THIS IPHONE CAN ANYONE POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION TO GET IT OPEN TO USE PLEASE
Only the carrier an iPhone was sold as carrier locked with can officially unlock the iPhone, or send the unlock request to Apple.
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i have bought a second hand iphone 4S which is locked on at&t how can i use other network sim on it as i have shifted from US
Call AT&T and see if you meet their requirements for unlocking the phone. If you don't, then you'll have to purchase a different phone entirely.
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pls. help me about find my iphone lock. because i buy a second hand iphone 4s but still lock to the previous owner when i restore factory settings still searching for the previous owner of this phone still now i cant use this phone
Hello jimmy ii
The only option is to contact that person to have them remove Activation Lock from the iPhone. They can do it online and do not have to come to you. Check out the article below for more information.
Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous owner’s account
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4515
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I cannot activatea second hand iphone 4s as i don't have previous owners itunes ID. I can't get anything on the phone after setting the language as its asking for activation. Please can anyone help ???? Ideally i would like to get it back to factory settings and start afresh but right now i would settle for anything. Should say i only have the phone and charger, no box so no details
Unfortunately, the only one who can help is the previous owner. Otherwise you will not be able to activate and use the phone. Apple can't/won't help you with this either.
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It's an Iphone 3GS and I got it because my friend upgraded o an Iphone 5 and didn't want it anymore. I have synced it to my itunes library, changed he app store accunt to mine but when I went to the Icloud tab in settings I couldn't change the Apple ID used.
I want this Iphone to sync to my itues account, how do I do that?Welcome to Apple Support Communities
To change his Apple ID, open Settings > iCloud, scroll to the bottom and choose "Delete account". Then, you will be able to log in iCloud with your account -
i have got second hand iphone 3gs and i have tried to restor the device, but it is stuck in apple logo , and swithch off and coming back to apple logo
If you are receiving a messages that says the maximum number of free iCloud accounts has already been created I'm afraid you won't be able to create a new account on your phone.
Each device can only create a certain number of iCloud accounts. Once they have been created you cannot create a new one. You also can't delete one of the accounts to allow you to create a new one. All you can do is either re-use one of the accounts previously created or create a new account to use on another iOS device (running iOS 5 or higher) or Mac (running OS X Lion or higher), if you have one. -
good day actually i purchase second hand iphone from Swiss and we i try to open it in Egypt the phone showing it's locked as it was working in Swiss, so no one will help me like Apple it self just i want to know what is the way to fix this issue please?
You need to find out who the carrier was in Switzerland and see if they will unlock the device. The carrier with the lock is the only one that can authorize the unlock. You may need to check with the original owner and see if they can get it unlocked by the carrier if you do not qualify.
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i am to purchase a second hand iphone 4. but the seller says it can't be used as a phone as it doesn't have a sim card slot. he says he is not aware if the phone is unlocked or not... should i buy this phone??
Depends
If you need a cellphone then No.
If he wants more than $1 then No.
I would suggest that you buy an iPod Touch from Apple. -
I bought second hand iphone 5 and i try to activate but it ask previous owner apple id.
i bought second hand iphone 5 and i try to activate but it ask previous owner apple id.
You are experiencing Activation Lock. If the previous owner will not remove the device from their account there is nothing you can do unless the place you purchased it from will give you a refund.
Activation Lock: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
What if I purchase a device that is still linked to the previous owner's account?
Contact the previous owner as soon as possible and ask them to erase the device and remove it from their account. For complete instructions, read how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.
How do I check for Activation Lock before purchasing a used device?
When purchasing an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from someone other than Apple or an authorized Apple reseller, it is up to you to ensure that the device has been erased and is no longer linked to the previous owner’s account.
Follow each of these steps to make sure that you can use the device you purchase:
Turn the device on and slide to unlock.If the passcode lock screen or the home screen appears, the device has not been erased. Ask the seller to completely erase the device by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Do not take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been erased.
Begin the device setup process.After choosing a language, choosing a country, and connecting to a network, the device will begin activation. If you are asked for the previous owner’s Apple ID and password, the device is still linked to their account. Hand the device back to the seller and ask them to enter their password. If the previous owner is not present, they can remove the device from their account by signing in to icloud.com/find. Do not take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been removed from the previous owner’s account.
You will know that a device is ready for you to use when you are asked to “Set up your iPhone", “Set up your iPad", or “Set up your iPod” during the device setup process. -
Good evening, my name is Ludmila I have a problem. im buy second hand iphone 5 but I can not use the screen shows asking me apple id but I do not know this is my first iphone I do not know what the police thought it was stolen or lost but I you can help me. Someone told me we should stop function Find my iphone but how?? email does not even know the first lord. It cost me 400 euros but may not use iphone. someone laugh at me because I deceived. Please help me tell me his email talk to you should stop off iCloud or ID
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How do i get an activation code for a second hand iphone to unlock it
I need an activation code for my second hand iphone i just bought online
See the quote below from Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support
The other option is to return the phone.
What if I purchase a device that is still linked to the previous owner's account?
Contact the previous owner as soon as possible and ask them to erase the device and remove it from their account. Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account. -
i have purchased a second hand iphone 5s but it was not activate now when am going to activating my iphone ,its ask me to log in by registered apple id, tell me how i can activate my iphone without apple id?
rajajaved wrote:
i have purchased a second hand iphone 5s ..
The Apple ID and Password that was Originally used to Activate the iDevice is required.
If you cannot get this information from the seller
Removing a device from a previous owner’s account
You need to return the Device for a refund, as you will not be able to re-activate it. -
i buy second hand iPhone from Olx ........... i have apple id of previous owner but no password ...
now the phone is in icloud activation mode . any solution for this.
totally wastage of money , if there is no solution .
for security purpose this icloud activation is Good ............Read this
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4515?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US -
Hi few days ago I bought a second hand iphone 5 white 64 gb, and when I try to activate it I see the following message: "This iPhone can not be activated for service.please contact your carrier or AppleCare"
So then do what it says...contact Apple or your wireless carrier.
However your phone is probably locked to another carrier and cannot be used on yours. -
I bought second hand iphone 5 and has someone lelse apple id
i bought second hand iphone 5 and i try to activate but it ask previous owner apple id.
Sorry but you bought a brick. Unless you have the apple id it is useless to you.
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