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Disabled phone

I have a iPhone 5 it’s saying it’s disabled connect to iTunes how can I get it to work again it’s a phone i bought off a friend

iPhone 5

Posted on Apr 20, 2022 10:10 PM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2022 10:15 PM

Click here and follow the instructions. Restoring the iPhone requires plugging it into a computer with iTunes installed, or a Mac running Catalina or newer.


If you encounter the activation lock afterwards and the Apple ID involved isn't yours, ask the seller to remove it or give you a refund.


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Apr 20, 2022 10:15 PM in response to Itsmeisitu1

Click here and follow the instructions. Restoring the iPhone requires plugging it into a computer with iTunes installed, or a Mac running Catalina or newer.


If you encounter the activation lock afterwards and the Apple ID involved isn't yours, ask the seller to remove it or give you a refund.


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Disabled phone

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