Blocking activation - a unique useful option that works on all iOS-devices with activated "Find My iPhone». This is a safety mechanism that prevents the use of iDevaysa strangers if they have no data on the Apple ID password or stolen (or found) gadget of iOS 7.
Despite the fact that the iPhone or iPad can be locked, many scammers still offering them for sale. In this article, we'll show you how to avoid buying stolen locked iOS-devices.
First step: check the lock screen
First of all look at the lock screen. When "Find My iPhone» is activated, then most likely, the former owner of an iPhone or iPad has already managed to turn "mode of loss." In this case, the main screen displays a message stating that the device "is lost or stolen." Sounding the alarm early, because the seller could he translate the iPhone in such a regime. This we can check later.
If your smartphone is "recovery record", then ask the seller to enter a code to access the contents of the device. Upon successful completion of the procedure, proceed to the next stage of check.
Second step: reset
Purchase a device with hands must necessarily include a procedure for the complete collection of settings. Ask the seller to do it on your eyes, because this action requires you to enter Apple ID. In order to completely refresh the "apple" of the product, you need to go to the menu in the Settings -> General -> Reset -> Erase All Content and Settings. When you click on the last item the seller would have to identify themselves as ex-owner of the gadget by entering data Apple ID.
Process of complete renovation iDevaysa may take several minutes, during which the screen will be displayed the Apple logo with a black bar - a progress bar. Wait until the operation is complete.
Of course, if the seller refuses to perform the procedure, turn around and leave.
The third step: the registration of a new Apple ID
After a hard reset, iOS-device newly owner to begin recording it for yourself. After selecting the language, country and Wi-Fi network system requires entry of Apple ID. In this case, you can be sure of the safety of the purchased product - not a smartphone is stolen or lost.
However, if at this stage of message loss or theft devaysa still persists, the smartphone will require entering Apple ID of the previous owner. Ask your dealer to do it, and if he refuses, it may serve as a clear sign that the phone (or tablet) was stolen.
Fourth step: the behavior of the seller tells
In most cases, the thief can respond to your requests with the words "oh, I forgot my Apple ID». If you hear it - in any case do not agree to the deal. Pay attention to the behavior of the seller - you will easily find the thief, if he is not confident in their actions when using the device.
In general, we recommend buying the iPhone and iPad only from authorized resellers. Yes, it will be more expensive than the dealers, but security - much more important than an extra penny in your wallet.