How to check activation lock before buying a used iPhoneHow do you check if an iPhone has been Activation Locked before you buy? Online or in person, here's what you have to do!
If you buy a used iPhone that's Activation Locked—password protected on someone else's iCloud account—it's as good as useless to you. So, save yourself some aggravation, and some wasted cash, and make sure to check the Activation Lock status of any used iPhone before you buy.
How to check Activation Lock status online
How to check Activation Lock status in person
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How to check Activation Lock status online
If you're purchasing a used iPhone from a website, you can verify its activation status online. Apple lets you check the activation status of any iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch by entering the device's IMEI.
You need to ask the seller for the IMEI number. It's located on the back of the original box the iPhone came in. If they don't have access to the box, send them these instructions:
Tap Settings on the Home screen....
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How to check activation lock before buying a used iPhone
