If you have an iphone that is locked with an Apple ID and passcode that is not yours, then you can’t trade it in. You can try to get the seller to remove activation lock or give you a refund. Apple will not do anything for you as this is an issue between a private seller and buyer.
You should know this
If you have an iphone that is locked to an iCloud account, you can trade in the phone and have it unlocked so that you can use it with an Apple account. This process can take a few days, but it is usually done quickly.
Does Apple Trade in Icloud Locked Phones
If you bought an Apple phone that was locked with an Apple ID and passcode that is not yours, you can’t trade it in or use it with your own Apple account. You can only contact the seller and get them to remove the activation lock or give you a refund. Apple won’t do anything for you as this is between a private seller and buyer.
Can I Sell a Locked Iphone to Apple
If you have a locked iPhone, you can usually sell it to a buyer who will unlock it for you. Most buyers want unlocked iPhones, but some require that the activation lock be disabled before payment is given. There are a few places where you can find unlocked iPhones, such as Flipsy.
Does Apple Accept Trade in With Activation Lock
Apple devices come with an Activation Lock feature that is designed to make it difficult for someone to misuse your device. This feature can be disabled in the Settings app on your device.
To disable Activation Lock:
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Open your device’s Settings app.
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Tap Security & location.
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Under “Find my iPhone” or “Find my Device,” tap “Disable.”
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You’ll be prompted to enter your passcode to disable Activation Lock.
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Once Disable is selected, tap OK.
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Your device will now be eligible for trade-in and will have no trade-in value credited to your payment method.
Can a Company Locked Iphone Be Unlocked
If you own a company-owned iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you may find that it is locked to the company network. This can be a problem if you want to use your device on other networks, or if you need to give your device to someone else. iActivate can unlock company-owned iOS devices running any version of iOS. This will remove any restrictions on the device, making it available to be used on any network.
Can a Lost Iphone Be Unlocked
If you find a lost iPhone, you can unlock it by entering the device’s passcode. If you don’t know the device’s passcode, you can’t unlock it.
Can I Use a Locked Iphone for Parts
Sure, you could theoretically take the screen off of an iPhone that is not locked in iCloud and use it for parts. However, the screen would be the most valuable part and it would have to be the same model iPhone. Other than the screen, the parts would not be very valuable.
What Do Thieves Do With Stolen Iphones
If someone steals your phone, they can easily unlock it and access any information they want on it. This includes any passwords you may have saved, any financial information, and more. If they have your iCloud keychain info, they also have any passwords you’ve stored there, including bank account passwords and more.
How Do You Lock a Stolen Iphone
If your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch is stolen, you can use the Lost Mode feature to lock it so that no one can access your personal information. Lost Mode is available on iCloud.com and can be used to lock any device that is connected to the internet. Once Lost Mode is activated, no one except you can access the device, and you will be notified if someone tries to access the device without your permission.
All in all
If you have an iphone that is locked with an Apple ID and passcode that is not yours and you want to trade it in, you can’t do that. You can try to get the seller to remove activation lock or give you a refund. Apple will not do anything for you as this is an issue between a private seller and buyer.
