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Sell Locked iPhone: What Can Be Sold
Sell a locked iPhone the right way. A carrier lock is fine, and it sells for cash today. An iCloud Activation Lock or a school or company MDM lock has to be removed by the rightful owner first, and the steps below show how.
Like-new iPhone offers currently reach $1,230Your 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
Free prepaid label · Photos speed up approval · Payment by PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH)
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We started as an iPad buyback and now pay the same way for your iPhone: a fixed offer, free prepaid shipping and payment by PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH).
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- Any conditionIf it works
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Can I sell a locked iPhone?
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 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.
Locked iPhone: 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 worth?
Locks do not change the cosmetic grade. Clear the lock first, then price the iPhone on its condition like any other.
| Grade | What it means for your iPhone |
|---|---|
| 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. |
iPhone specifics
What to know before you sell a locked iPhone
- Carrier-locked iPhones sell; choose AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile or another carrier in the quote.
- Financed iPhones must be paid off first, because an unpaid balance can blacklist the IMEI later.
- iCloud-locked iPhones cannot be bought; the owner must remove the phone from their Apple Account.
How to sell a locked iPhone in 4 steps
- 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 and add photos
- 04
Erase it and ship it free with the prepaid label
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Questions about selling a locked iPhone
How do I remove Activation Lock from my iPhone?
Sign in on the iPhone and go to Settings > [your name] > Sign Out, or remove it from Devices at icloud.com/find with the Apple Account that owns it. If you bought it second-hand, the previous owner has to remove it. Signing the iPhone out of its Apple Account drops it from Find My, and that is what lifts Activation Lock for the next user.
Can I sell an iPhone I am locked out of?
If you own it and know the Apple Account, yes: erase it through recovery mode, then sign in during setup to clear Activation Lock. Without the account, contact Apple with proof of purchase. Signing the iPhone out of its Apple Account drops it from Find My, and that is what lifts Activation Lock for the next user.
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.
How do I get paid when I sell my locked iPhone?
Choose PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH) when you accept the offer. After the iPhone arrives and passes testing, payment is sent within 2 business days after your device passes inspection. If testing finds something different, you get a revised offer first and can decline it for a free return.
Is shipping free when I sell a locked iPhone?
Yes. Every accepted quote gets a free prepaid, trackable shipping label by email. Pack the iPhone with padding on all sides and drop it with the carrier. Signing the iPhone out of its Apple Account drops it from Find My, and that is what lifts Activation Lock for the next user.
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