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I bought a phone

How can I reset a iPod Touch if it’s logged into someone else’s iPod ?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 16, 2022 3:20 PM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2022 3:22 PM

Hello ~ That is the activation lock. If the person/persons that you bought the iPod from cannot or will not remove it …the iPod is basically useless to you. If they cannot/will not remove it…return it and get your money back. We cannot help remove it nor can Apple. Take a look here:


Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


~Katana-San~


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Aug 16, 2022 3:22 PM in response to Karen1928

Hello ~ That is the activation lock. If the person/persons that you bought the iPod from cannot or will not remove it …the iPod is basically useless to you. If they cannot/will not remove it…return it and get your money back. We cannot help remove it nor can Apple. Take a look here:


Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


~Katana-San~


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