How do I register a used phone that I bought?

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i had bought a used phone how do i register it

i had purchased a used phone how do i register in my name

 

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Re: i had bought a used phone how do i register it

I'm assuming you're saying that the previous owner's has not freed the device from the iCloud Activation Lock. If so, there's nothing any of us or you can do without the owner cooperation. If the device is free and clear, you should be able to follow the very simple prompts when you start it.