My phone is a second hand and i can't activate my new id in it * iphone 4s*

My phone is a second hand and i can't activate my new id in it * iphone 4s*

Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous ...
You need to contact the seller and have them remove their Apple ID from the device.  This can be done remotely.  If they cannot or will not do so, then return the device and get your money back.  They have sold you a paperweight, not an iPhone.

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    I can't make or receive calls in my iPhone 5(just bought second hand and unlocked), but I am able to use 3G network. If I use the same SIM card in other phone it works fine. I have tried network resetting and restore.
    I bought this cheap from an unknown persons. I have checked it is not in blacklist. And unlocked by apple.

    Those are all carrier features, so contact your cell phone provider.

  • I bought  an iphone 5 second hand and was told all i had to do was sync it with itunes i did all that but previous owner hasn't removed the device from their account, i am unable to contact them..can anyone tell how i can start using my phone pls

    i bought  an iphone 5 second hand and was told all i had to do was sync it with itunes i did all that but previous owner hasn't removed the device from their account, i am unable to contact them..can anyone tell how i can start using my phone pls

    Fanta Pants wrote:
    i bought  an iphone 5 second hand
    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 brought a iphone 4s second hand and the icloud account does not let me set my phone up

    I brought a iphone 4s second hand and the icloud account does not let me set my phone up

    Contact the owner.  Have them log into www.icloud.com with their Apple ID & Password.  have them remove the device from their account.
    Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous ...

  • When i erased the data of my iphone 4s after restarting it is asking for icloud id n pwd i dont have it because it was bought second hand and the owner is not contactable.

    when i erased the data of my iphone 4s after restarting it is asking for icloud id n pwd i dont have it because it was bought second hand and the owner is not contactable.
    please could somebody help in this context.

    You've encountered Activation Lock. Read here:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13695
    Without that info, you won't be able to re-activate the phone. Apple can't/won't help you with this.

  • Just bought an iPhone 5 in second hand and it seems that i need to have the Apple ID from the first owner to use it- Any advice?

    I bought an iphone 5 in second hand and therefore performed a factory hard resert. When I tryed to turn it on again, after going trough all the steps, I was asked to fill in the Apple ID and password from the first owner who now doesnt pick up the phone… So now there's no way I can turn it on because I always get stuck in that part where I need to fill in the Apple ID and Password! Does anyone know how can I solve this problem?? Because I'm pretty sure the guy who sold it to me is not going to pick up the phone ever again...

    So you are explaining a situation where a legitimate user needs help from Apple. Why wont Apple help? Apple knows everything about the iOS devices  that are on its network.  If the iOS device is attached to an Apple account then Apple knows about it and the owner. I have an Apple account so Apple also knows about me and the iOS devices that i own already. Apple even has my credit card info on file.
    I dont expect you to know if an iOS  device that i bought was stolen or not. But surely Apple knows cause they can send an email to the seller  who has the iPhone still attached to their account and tell them that i have their phone. Then Apple can tell that seller they have a certain amount of time to respond or the iOS device will be removed from their account. Thats the best that Apple can do for their customers to protect their devices. Apple does the same whenever i buy something on the App Store or change anything with my iOS devices on iCloud. They send me an email telling me what happened and what i can do if that info is not correct. Why cant they do it with these second hand buyer activation issues?

  • Bought iphone 4s second hand, and im having trouble activating it.

    so i bought an iPhone 4s second hand, and I'm having trouble activating the phone, its linked to the persons apple id and
    its asking for the person to sign in and i no longer have contact with him.
    I went to a Verizon store, and they said that i myself can do it at home by connecting the phone to iTunes, but i don't
    know what or how to do that, please help.  

    Sorry, but the iPhone is of no use to you until/unless the prior owner removes it from their iCloud account.

  • I am about to buy and iphone 4, its second hand and is in amazing condition. The only problem is that the 'wi-fi' button doesn't not work. I tried to click on it but nothing responds. Can this be fixed? Should i still purchase it?

    I am about to buy and iphone 4, its second hand and is in amazing condition. The only problem is that the 'wi-fi' button doesn't not work. I tried to click on it but nothing responds. Can this be fixed? Should i still purchase it?

    while you are with the person selling it to you, ask if you can do a complete restore of the software settings->general->reset->reset all
    reboot the phone to factory settings and see if that fixes the problem.  if not, i wouldn't buy it unless they are selling it to you for less than $50.  wifi is crucial for keeping data low and using features like facetime

  • Sir i have iphone 4s i brought second hand and i dont no icloud id and password plz help me

    sir, i have apple iphone 4s i brought second hand and i dont no icloud id and password plz help me.
    <Personal Information Edited by Host>

    It's a bad idea to post your IMEI number and I've asked the Hosts to remove it.
    If the phone had been locked by the previous owner only he can unlock it, either by providing you with the passcode or by removing it from his list of devices.
    If you are unable to contact the previous owner and get him to do this then I'm afraid your phone cannot be unlocked and is useless; there is no way round this.

  • HT201441 sir my iphone 4s is second hand and i forgot this cell apple id and password

    sir my iphone 4s is second hand and i forgot this cell apple id and password  id and password sent on
    <Personal Information Edited by Host>

    It's a really bad idea to post your email address and IMEI number - it's an invitation to spam and a security risk  - and I've asked the Hosts to remove them.
    Are you saying that the phone is locked because the previous owner left his ID on it? If this is the case only he can unlock it, either by giving you the ID and password, or by removing it from his list of devices (see the page you came here from). If you cannot contact him and get him to do this you will be unable to use the phone.
    Or are you saying that you locked it and have forgotten the ID? In that case please see
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212

  • I just got a iphone second hand and the person don't remember their icloud, what do i do...

    I just got the iPhone4 second hand and the person don't remember their id, what do i do...

    Javarr wrote:
    I just got the iPhone4 second hand and the person don't remember their id, what do i do...
    Probably because its the ID of the person they stole it from...
    It cannot be activated unless the rightful owner either enters their password on the phone or deactivates it through their iCloud account. See: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5661 for what the rightful owner has to do.

  • I bough a Mac Pro 2010 second hand and deleted all the files without backing up now is asking me for the Apple ID of the person who installed maverick,any ideas

    I bough a Mac Pro 2010 second hand and deleted all the files without backing up now is asking me for the Apple ID of the person who installed maverick,any ideas

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  • I made upgrade for IOS to 7.04 but my iphone is second hand and when iphone need to make activation ,i don't have the apple ID so my iphone didn't work from this time so please help me urgent

    I made upgrade for IOS to 7.04 but my iphone is second hand and when iphone need to make activation ,i don't have the apple ID so my iphone didn't work from this time so please help me urgent.

    There isn't one.
    amrzaky wrote:
    I can't contact with previous owner s i need another solutoin
    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 have bought a iphone 5 second hand and i restore it and now i need the icloud original user and i don't know it!what can i do?i can not activate my iphone

    I have bought a iphone 5 second hand and i restore it and now i need the icloud original user and i don't know it!what can i do?i can not activate my iphone

    If you're able to contact the previous owner, send them this link and tell them to follow the instructions.
    If not, you can't activate the device but may be able to get it refunded.
    Apple won't remove the lock for anyone other than the original owner(assuming they're alive.)
    (112266)

  • HT201441 hi i bought a ipad mini second hand and trying to set it up i cant get in contact with the last owner to reset the icloud address

    hi i bought a ipad mini second hand and trying to set it up i cant get in contact with the last owner to reset the icloud address

    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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