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I buy used phones off people all the time but lately I’ve boughten iPhones from people online that ended up being locked and I don’t know the password so how can I reset it or remove the passcode please help

i need to know how to get into the iPhones that I bought off people because I need to somehow remove the lock or passcode , I buy iPhones online for cheap and then sell them for more to someone I know , the last 4 iPhones I bought I got were locked or disabled I’m not sure what this means but I took my chances it only cost me $50 but still....

iPhone 5s

Posted on Aug 10, 2023 5:50 PM

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Aug 10, 2023 5:57 PM in response to Kilokianaa

Kilokianaa Said:

"i need to know how to get into the iPhones that I bought off people because I need to somehow remove the lock or passcode , I buy iPhones online for cheap and then sell them for more to someone I know , the last 4 iPhones I bought I got were locked or disabled I’m not sure what this means but I took my chances it only cost me $50 but still...."

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Troubleshooting a Scammed iPhone:

I'd say you've been scammed, though a full assumption on my part. So, read the following...


  • Take this up with the Original Owner:

This is a user-to-user support forum - no one here can change any of that. So, contact the original owner, and have them log out of it. If they cannot log out of it, then it is useless to you.


  • If Purchased off of a Web site(i.e. eBay, Amazon, or craigslist):

Contact the site, and ask that the seller be held accountable and that you get your money back.


  • Take this as a learning experience:

The next time you purchase an Appledevice, then make sure that you can log into it. For an iPhone, have the original user use this site: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support. Request that you are able to log into it, and assign it to your account, prior to handing over the money. If the seller decides to dis-abide by those rules you've set fourth, then do not proceed with the transaction.

I buy used phones off people all the time but lately I’ve boughten iPhones from people online that ended up being locked and I don’t know the password so how can I reset it or remove the passcode please help

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