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Unknown Apple ID in my iPhone

I am trying to login to my new phone and there is an Apple ID that I have never seen before and I can’t figure out the password.



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iPhone 6s, iOS 15

Posted on May 26, 2022 3:48 PM

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May 26, 2022 3:54 PM in response to pringle224

Hello ~ It sounds as if your device is still associated with another Apple ID. If you cannot contact the previous owner ….you will not be able to use the iPhone.Where did you purchase it? 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~

Unknown Apple ID in my iPhone

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