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Sell Locked iPhone 12
Sell a locked iPhone 12 the right way: carrier locks are fine, while Activation Lock or MDM must be cleared by the owner first. Released in 2020 with A14 Bionic, it is priced for 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. Answer a few questions, add photos and ship free.
Like-new iPhone 12 offers currently reach $160Your figure depends on the exact model, its specs and its condition.
- Carrier-locked models (choose the carrier in the quote)
- A forgotten passcode, once you erase it and sign in to remove Activation Lock
- Former school or work devices after the organization releases them
Sell my locked iPhone 12
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What to know before you sell a locked iPhone 12
- The iPhone 12 supports Activation Lock: turn off Find My and sign out of the Apple Account (or remove it at icloud.com/find) before selling.
- Carrier-locked iPhone 12 units are accepted; pick the carrier in the quote. The IMEI must be paid off and free of blacklist reports.
- We never unlock or buy devices for anyone other than the owner; a blacklisted or reported unit cannot be sold.
| Released | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Chip | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1-inch · OLED (Super Retina XDR) |
| Storage options | 64GB, 128GB and 256GB |
| Unlock | Face ID |
| Activation Lock | Yes, tied to the Apple Account |
| U.S. model numbers | A2172 |
Can I sell a locked iPhone 12?
It depends on the lock. Carrier locks are accepted. Activation Lock (iCloud) and MDM management locks must be removed before the sale, because an iPhone 12 still tied to an account or organization cannot be reset for its next owner. We never buy or unlock devices for anyone who is not the owner. The same rule holds for any iPhone 12 with model number A2172, bought new or used.
Accepted
- Carrier-locked models (choose the carrier in the quote)
- A forgotten passcode, once you erase it and sign in to remove Activation Lock
- Former school or work devices after the organization releases them
- Devices you removed from your Apple Account at icloud.com/find
Not accepted
- Activation Lock still on (iCloud locked)
- Active MDM or Apple Business / School Manager enrollment
- Blacklisted, reported lost or stolen
- Any device that is not legally yours
How much is a locked iPhone 12 worth?
Locks do not change the cosmetic grade. Clear the lock first, then price the iPhone 12 on its condition like any other. The iPhone 12 starts at up to $160 in like-new shape; your grade and answers set the exact number.
| Grade | What it means |
|---|---|
| Like New | Front, back and frame look new, without a single mark. |
| Good | Faint marks you spot only up close; no cracks or dents. |
| Fair | Obvious scratches or scuffs, or small dents along the frame. |
| Poor | Deep scratches, heavy scuffing or dents, with everything still working. |
| Damaged | A bent frame or heavy dents, yet it powers on and works. |
How to sell a locked iPhone 12
- 01
Identify the lock: carrier, Activation Lock or MDM
- 02
Remove it: sign out, remove the device at icloud.com/find, or ask the organization to release it
- 03
Price the iPhone 12 and add photos
- 04
Erase it and ship it free with the prepaid label
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iPhone 12 locked questions
How much is a locked iPhone 12 worth?
An iPhone 12 in like-new shape currently prices at up to $160. Once the lock is cleared, the lock itself does not lower the price; condition, storage and battery do. Each iPhone estimate draws on this month's resale data for that configuration, and your condition answers refine it before anything is shipped.
Which iPhone 12 storage sizes can I sell?
All of them: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. Higher storage raises the offer in every condition. The quickest check is the About screen, under Settings on iPad and iPhone or the Apple menu on a Mac, which names the model, year and chip. Our model lookup also accepts a model number or identifier, which confirms exactly which iPhone you hold before you start pricing.
Does the iPhone 12 have Activation Lock?
Yes. It stays tied to the owner's Apple Account until Find My is turned off or the device is removed at icloud.com/find. Signing the iPhone out of its Apple Account drops it from Find My, and that is what lifts Activation Lock for the next user. Activation Lock is checked during pricing and again on the bench, so switching it off early keeps the iPhone sale moving.
How do I get paid for my locked iPhone 12?
Choose PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH) when you accept. After testing confirms the iPhone 12 matches your answers, payment is sent within 2 business days after your device passes inspection. If anything differs you get a revised offer first and can decline it for a free return. Activation Lock is tied to the Apple Account still signed in on the iPhone; signing out removes it and frees the device for its next owner.
Do you buy carrier-locked devices?
Yes. Pick the carrier in the quote. Carrier-locked units must be paid off and free of blacklist reports, which we check by IMEI before sending a label. Activation Lock is tied to the Apple Account still signed in on the Apple device; signing out removes it and frees the device for its next owner.
Ready to sell your locked iPhone 12?
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