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Can you sell an iPhone with activation lock?
Yes, you can sell your locked iPhone – provided you can find a buyer. Most buyback vendors and carriers require activation lock to be disabled before they release payment. You might also be able to find a buyer on the private market, but you likely won’t get top dollar for your iPhone.
Can you sell a phone with activation lock?
You may be able to sell your carrier-locked iPhone as long as it is legally yours. If your iPhone is currently locked to a network, it is legal to sell it even if you still owe money on the phone contract. Most networks do not want the phone back if you can’t pay your bill or decide to sell it.
Why do people buy activation locked iphones?
The purpose of the activation lock was to discourage iPhone thefts. Many users, however, have been inconvenienced by the feature. For instance, many forget to turn off “Find My Phone” when resetting the device.
What is Activation Lock on my iPhone?
Activation Lock is designed to keep your device and your information safe in case your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, or Mac is ever lost or stolen. If you erase your device without signing out of iCloud first, it might still be protected by Activation Lock.
How do I remove Activation Lock from my device remotely?
You can do this in one of two ways: Make an appointment at your local Apple Store. Take your device, your proof of purchase, and your best smile. Call Apple Support and explain the situation. Ask the rep to remove Activation Lock from your device remotely. We called our local Apple Store, and both these options were explained to us.
What to do if you can’t activate your iPhone?
If you still can’t activate your iPhone, there’s one more thing you can try. Apple will remove Activation Lock from a device for which you have a valid proof of purchase. You can do this in one of two ways: Make an appointment at your local Apple Store. Take your device, your proof of purchase, and your best smile.
What is activactivation lock and how does it work?
Activation Lock is designed to keep your device and your information safe in case your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, or Mac is ever lost or stolen.