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How do I factory reset a used iPhone without knowing the passcode?

I bought a iPhone off someone how do I factory reset without knowing passcode



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iPhone 11

Posted on Jun 21, 2022 12:44 PM

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Posted on Jun 21, 2022 12:51 PM

You can follow the instructions here to get past the passcode: If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support



However… if it is activation locked, there is no way to bypass that. Only the owner of the iCloud account that was used on it can remove the activation lock. If they can’t or won’t, it’s a brick.


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Jun 21, 2022 12:51 PM in response to kyndra193

You can follow the instructions here to get past the passcode: If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support



However… if it is activation locked, there is no way to bypass that. Only the owner of the iCloud account that was used on it can remove the activation lock. If they can’t or won’t, it’s a brick.


How do I factory reset a used iPhone without knowing the passcode?

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