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Borrowed old iphone which will not accept mi apple id

My mobile has broken so a neighbour has given me an old iphone 4 to use as a temporary replacement.


I have put my sim card in and connected to my wifi but can't get past the activation lock as it will not accept my apple id or password.


Is there anything either of us can do.


Thank you.

Posted on May 2, 2020 4:37 AM

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Posted on May 2, 2020 4:47 AM

We are not authorized to remove an activation lock. All we can do for you is to mention that if your neighbor has the receipt for the purchase of the device with its serial number on it, then maybe Apple support will help you. See these support options:


Get a call from Apple support to help solve your problem using this link https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF63005&category_id=SC0245&symptom_id=23362

 

Apple ID Support https://support.apple.com/apple-id

 

Apple ID account security for country-specific and region-specific help https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204169

 

Get Support: We’re here to help  https://getsupport.apple.com/. Go through the options to find the best support option.



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May 2, 2020 4:47 AM in response to pattiesplum

We are not authorized to remove an activation lock. All we can do for you is to mention that if your neighbor has the receipt for the purchase of the device with its serial number on it, then maybe Apple support will help you. See these support options:


Get a call from Apple support to help solve your problem using this link https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF63005&category_id=SC0245&symptom_id=23362

 

Apple ID Support https://support.apple.com/apple-id

 

Apple ID account security for country-specific and region-specific help https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204169

 

Get Support: We’re here to help  https://getsupport.apple.com/. Go through the options to find the best support option.



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