afe66:

IcI:

 

afe66: So why isn't trademe banning these probably stolen phones?

 

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  • iCloud locked ≠ stolen

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  • iCloud locked = good for spare parts

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  • iCloud locked = forgot my credentials and can't be bothered trying to recover them. Easier to buy a new device and set up new credentials.

So @andib is wrong then?
He/she suggests you need credentials to lock it in the first place? - andib is not wrong. Just like an Android or Windows phone, you can use the phone without an account, but for full functionality you need credentials. Previously, you only needed to input your credentials during the phone setup. It was very easy to up for a .me email address and then forget the password. You would very easily forget the password because you just don't need it that often.

Just because it for parts doesn't mean it's not stolen. - You are turning my comment up side down. just because it's iCloud locked doesn't mean it's stolen. But iCloud locked really is only good for spare parts unless you can prove purchase directly from Apple / the retailer. Even stolen phones can be iCloud unlocked.

Lots credentials but can't be bothered unlocking something that costs hundreds of dollars? Would that also mean they have lost their photos apps etc. - I know of situations where the ex-IT manager / ex-boy friend set up the phone with their own credentials and can't / don't want to contact the ex. You can download the photos via the computer and apps from the app store.

Just curious. - That's the best thing for learning. :-)