Can you jailbreak a locked iPhone?

The short answer is: YES. You can jailbreak an iCloud-locked iPhone using some jailbreaking tools. This will remove some restrictions set by your software but won't remove the iCloud Activation Lock.
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How do you unlock an iPhone that is locked by owner?

Method 2: Remove iPhone Locked To Owner via iCloud [Apple ID Required]
  1. Sign in to iCloud.com. Click on "Find My iPhone.”
  2. Select the device and click “Remove from Account.”
  3. Click “Remove.”
  4. Wait for a second and you can set up the iPhone as a new one.
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Can I sell an iPhone that is locked?

You can sell your iPhone device whether it is locked or not. There are several kinds of locks that may affect the efficiency of your device, including activation lock, password lock, and iCloud lock. Keep reading to learn more about each lock and what to do about them before selling the iPhone.
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Can you get past activation lock without Apple ID?

There is no way to bypass the activation lock on an iOS device without the Apple ID.
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Can you unlock an iCloud locked iPhone?

Unlock an iCloud Locked iPhone by Removing Apple ID

A direct way to unlock an iCloud-locked iPhone is to remove your Apple ID, which will remove all services or restrictions linked to your Apple ID, thus reaching the end of removing the iCloud activation lock.
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Is removing iCloud lock possible?

Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline

Go to www.iCloud.com/find. Sign in with your Apple ID and password. At the top, click All Devices. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
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Can Apple remove iCloud Lock?

Ask Apple to bypass the Activation Lock

It's possible that Apple will help erase the device and unlock it for you. You'll need to have some proof that you're the legal owner of the device, and that proof needs to include the device's serial number, IMEI or MEID.
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Will jailbreaking an iPhone remove activation lock?

You can jailbreak an iCloud-locked iPhone using some jailbreaking tools. This will remove some restrictions set by your software but won't remove the iCloud Activation Lock.
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Will factory reset remove activation lock?

In most cases, a factory reset does not remove the activation lock from the device. For example, if a phone is factory reset with the Google account logged in, the phone will still ask for those credentials once switched back on.
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Can you break activation lock?

There is no way to remove an Activation Lock if you have bought the phone which is locked without getting in touch with the owner. You might want to look at the article above for further help.
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Does anybody buy locked iPhones?

Yes, you can sell locked iPhones. Many buyback stores will take them as is, but if you can unlock the phone, you may be able to get paid more. In some cases, a lot more. You can find out who buys locked iPhones online.
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Can a locked iPhone be stolen and used?

Many people wonder if their phones can be used if they get stolen. People set multiple security levels and passcodes on their phones to protect their data in case a device gets stolen. However, if you find an iPhone and wish to use it but cannot bypass the security levels then you can still use the device.
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What do thieves do with stolen iPhones?

They will try to wipe out the data including photos, videos, documents, audios, etc. from stolen iPhones for resale. Thieves know several techniques to erase everything from the stolen phone. Plus, thieves are also capable of tricking the buyer that stolen iPhone is clean and unlocked.
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How much does it cost for Apple to remove activation lock?

Typically, they claim to charge around $30 to remove Activation Lock.
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Can jailbreaking an iPhone bypass iCloud?

Conclusion. Jailbreaking is the prerequisite for bypassing iCloud activation lock. So jailbreaking alone does not help much in bypassing activation lock. But there are activation lock bypassing tools based on jailbreaking like iMyFone iBypasser .
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How do I remove an old owner's Apple ID from my iPhone?

How do I remove previous owner iCloud account when they are not available?
  1. Sign in to iCloud.com with their Apple ID.
  2. Go to Find My iPhone.
  3. Click All Devices at the top of the screen.
  4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  5. If necessary, click Erase [device].
  6. Click Remove from Account.
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Is iCloud locked iPhone useless?

There is no way to bypass that and if you do not have that Apple ID and password, the phone is useless. iCloud lock is a security feature that deters theft. It's not foolproof (many thieves have taken to tricking people into buying iCloud locked phones), but it has put a serious dent in iPhone thefts.
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How do I remove previous owner from iCloud on iPhone?

3. Delete Previous Owner's Apple ID via iCloud
  1. Use their Apple ID to log in to iCloud.
  2. Navigate to the "Find My iPhone" option.
  3. Ensure all devices are selected.
  4. Select the iPhone and click "Remove from Account"
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Can you factory reset a stolen iPhone?

If your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch is lost or stolen, you can erase it in Find Devices on iCloud.com. To sign in to Find Devices, go to icloud.com/find.
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How do police find stolen iPhones?

Look for your device on a map

To find your device, sign in to iCloud.com/find. Or use the Find My app on another Apple device that you own. If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch doesn't appear in the list of devices, Find My was not turned on. But you can still protect your account if Find My was not turned on.
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Can police track iPhone if stolen?

It is not possible for you to track or locate a lost or stolen iPhone via the IMEI or serial number. Find My iPhone is the only way you can track or locate a lost or stolen iPhone: If Find My iPhone was not enabled on your iPhone before it was lost or stolen, then there is no way for you to locate it.
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Can a stolen iPhone be permanently disabled?

Permanently lock your stolen iPhone

So long as the stolen iPhone is still listed as a device in your Find My iPhone app, it cannot be unlocked and used until your Apple ID and password have been entered or until the iPhone has been removed from your Find My iPhone account.
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Can you carrier unlock an iPhone for free?

Ideally you shouldn't pay anything to unlock your iPhone, because your carrier should unlock it for you for free. But some carriers are still setting admin charges, so you might prefer looking at third-party options.
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Why are locked iPhones cheaper?

The real question is why locked iPhones are so cheap. And that's because the phone companies are subsidizing Apple's expenses, paying part of the cost of each iPhone just to have you as a customer paying regularly into their network plan. With an unlocked iPhone, no carrier is willing to pick up part of your tab.
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Why would you buy a locked iPhone?

One of the major benefits of buying a locked device is it usually costs less. Wireless carriers can subsidize the retail price by having you locked into their network. Alternatively, they spread the device cost over a certain period through payment plans, so you don't have to pay the full price upfront.
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