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Resetting passcode on used purchase

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Panicof1907

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Dec 19, 2020
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A few years ago, I remember getting burned by a thrift shop after purchasing an iOS device that asked for a PIN. I could not wipe this through iTunes, and after checking for sources and with Apple on it, I had been instructed that I had no choice but to contact the original owner, or find some original proof of purchase and bring the item into an Apple Store. A past search shows a LOT of people got sold bricked devices this way.

Apparently, this change was made in order to prevent thieves from just wiping the iOS on a stolen device.

Well, low & behind, I see the SAME thrift store STILL selling Apple devices that are displayed with a PIN request popping up on the screen.

I was told by a store member that I could just take it to an Apple Store and they'd be able to reset this for me.


I have to stop here and question, is this yet ANOTHER new change Apple did? Did they go back to allowing used devices (by a different owner) to be reset? Could I just connect it to iTunes and wipe the system, or is this wishful thinking.

Also, does anyone know if you can do this with the OLD devices, like iPad2, or is it only new devices now that you can reset passcodes by previous owners.

I don't want to get burned yet AGAIN.

Thanks
 
Panicof1907 said:
A few years ago, I remember getting burned by a thrift shop after purchasing an iOS device that asked for a PIN. I could not wipe this through iTunes, and after checking for sources and with Apple on it, I had been instructed that I had no choice but to contact the original owner, or find some original proof of purchase and bring the item into an Apple Store. A past search shows a LOT of people got sold bricked devices this way.

Apparently, this change was made in order to prevent thieves from just wiping the iOS on a stolen device.

Well, low & behind, I see the SAME thrift store STILL selling Apple devices that are displayed with a PIN request popping up on the screen.

I was told by a store member that I could just take it to an Apple Store and they'd be able to reset this for me.


I have to stop here and question, is this yet ANOTHER new change Apple did? Did they go back to allowing used devices (by a different owner) to be reset? Could I just connect it to iTunes and wipe the system, or is this wishful thinking.

Also, does anyone know if you can do this with the OLD devices, like iPad2, or is it only new devices now that you can reset passcodes by previous owners.

I don't want to get burned yet AGAIN.

Thanks
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If ”activation lock” is enabled on the phone or ipad you will not be able to “take it to an apple store” and have them reset it.
 
I will go back and mention this. One of the employees told me that an iPhone she had purchased was reset for her after she had a 3'rd party dealer do it for her?

I guess someone found a way to reset passcodes nevertheless. You would think this should be illegal then.
 
There’s been some bugs over the years, but nothing I’m aware of recently. They get patched out.
 
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Panicof1907 said:
I will go back and mention this. One of the employees told me that an iPhone she had purchased was reset for her after she had a 3'rd party dealer do it for her?

I guess someone found a way to reset passcodes nevertheless. You would think this should be illegal then.
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Only way to remove iCloud activation lock. Good luck finding someone to do it without completely destroying the phone...
 
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