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Sell Locked iPhone 16
Sell a locked iPhone 16 the right way: carrier locks are fine, while Activation Lock or MDM must be cleared by the owner first. Released in 2024 with A18, it is priced for 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. Answer a few questions, add photos and ship free.
Like-new iPhone 16 offers currently reach $460Your 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 16
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What to know before you sell a locked iPhone 16
- The iPhone 16 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 16 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 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Chip | A18 |
| Display | 6.1-inch · OLED (Super Retina XDR) |
| Storage options | 128GB, 256GB and 512GB |
| Unlock | Face ID |
| Activation Lock | Yes, tied to the Apple Account |
Can I sell a locked iPhone 16?
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 16 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. That covers every iPhone 16 storage size, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.
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 16 worth?
Locks do not change the cosmetic grade. Clear the lock first, then price the iPhone 16 on its condition like any other. Up to $460 is the like-new ceiling for the iPhone 16; the quote applies your grade to it instantly.
| 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 16
- 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 16 and add photos
- 04
Erase it and ship it free with the prepaid label
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iPhone 16 locked questions
How much is a locked iPhone 16 worth?
An iPhone 16 in like-new shape currently prices at up to $460. 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 16 storage sizes can I sell?
All of them: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. Higher storage raises the offer in every condition. The About screen on the iPhone lists its exact name, year and identifier. Type any identifier or model number into our lookup to land on the matching iPhone page. Have an unusual iPhone? Email the team and a person will answer, or open the price check for an instant figure.
Does the iPhone 16 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. 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. Locked out of your own account? Recover it at iforgot.apple.com before you ship, because an iPhone still linked to any account can't be bought or resold.
How do I get paid for my locked iPhone 16?
Choose PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH) when you accept. After testing confirms the iPhone 16 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 16?
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