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Activation lock

So I bought this iPhone an it has activation lock on an I can’t get hold person who sold to me what can I do

Posted on Jul 25, 2021 5:35 PM

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Jul 25, 2021 6:56 PM in response to Andreajuarez

Andreajuarez Said:

"Activation lock: So I bought this iPhone an it has activation lock on an I can’t get hold person who sold to me what can I do"

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Take this as a Learning Experience:

When you purchase an item - you can do so either anew or used. If you go about purchasing a used one, do so in-person. Have the seller go here: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support. When proceeding with the purchase, request that the seller allows you to log in and assign it to your own Apple Account. If the seller decides to dis-abide by those rules you've set forth, then do not proceed with the transaction. In all, it seems like a Scam to me, though a full assumption on my, part.


Also...

Where was this Purchased?

A. Online?:

If this was purchased online (i.e. eBay) then contact the site, seeing if the seller can be held accountable and if you can get your money back.


Or...


B. In-Person?:

If this as purchased in person, then there may be nothing you can do but contact them, asking for your money back.


Or...


C. At a Retailer?:

If purchased at a retailer, take it back, asking what your options are for return. Return policies vary by rules of law. So, take to the Store Manager, requesting the return.

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