I purchased an iPhone X with a broken screen, I had the screen replace and now the phone says Apple ID locked, how do I get past this?

I purchased an iPhone X with a broken screen, I had the screen replace and now the phone says Apple ID locked, how do I get past this?


Posted on Apr 26, 2023 1:14 PM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2023 1:31 PM

Unfortunately, it appears that you’ve purchased - and then paid to repair - an activation locked device.


ONLY with the cooperation of the previous owner can this be resolved.


See:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support



Some Background: Activation Lock is a theft-deterrent mechanism which INTENTIONALLY disables mis-appropriated devices.


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



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Apr 26, 2023 1:31 PM in response to Dimichka

Unfortunately, it appears that you’ve purchased - and then paid to repair - an activation locked device.


ONLY with the cooperation of the previous owner can this be resolved.


See:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support



Some Background: Activation Lock is a theft-deterrent mechanism which INTENTIONALLY disables mis-appropriated devices.


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



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