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iMore Question Hi I just bought a Iphone 4 from somebody on craiglist. But they failed to take there apple id off of the device so now i can't get in it. I have been trying to contact the seller for about a month now and it is driving me crazy. Is there away that i can get around the activation screen and just use it as a ipod since i wont be able to turn the phone on my plan.
Bottom line: YOU CAN’T. This process was put there by Apple to prevent stolen devices from being wiped, sold and reused without authorization. It appears that you bought a stolen device. Hopefully you’ll be able contact the seller and either get the iCloud password or a refund. Otherwise, you now have an expensive paperweight.