How to Make use of a bricked iPhone 5?

lovepub on 11/08/2021 - 10:59

Ok…I didn't steal it.

Someone lost it at my work. Been 6months +.

It's a old iPhone 5 in a useable condition. I decided to charge it up and make use of it for QR code scanning function only for OLDer clients who come and doesn't own a smart device.

(I guess the owner didn't want it anyway as there isn't a sim card inside either when I open the tray)

So…..when I turn on, it says iPhone disabled.
(I am android user)

Any idea how I go about unlocking it and maybe even remove Apple ID?

Or I should just give up and bin it?
I don't want and don't need this phone, but just thought at least give it some life while it still is capable.

Mobile Apple Mobile Phone

Comments

  • lovepub on 11/08/2021 - 11:01
    -2

    What if I take it to apple and say I found it and no one claims it for too long, they can either contact owner , or help me unlock it and I can keep it after they wipe the data completely ?
    Would they do it?

    • Twix on 11/08/2021 - 11:06
      +2

      Apple can't unlock it or contact the owner.

      • Kiro on 13/08/2021 - 17:33

        Yes they can if a proof of purchase is in hand with identification.

        I did it with a work mobile and an invoice from the company.

    • Presence on 11/08/2021 - 12:53

      I found an iphone once and took it to the apple store so they could reunite it with the owner and they refused to even touch it. You have no chance.

  • FireRunner on 11/08/2021 - 11:03
    +1

    Original owner is required to unlock and remove Apple ID.
    Pretty much only good for parts

    • lovepub on 11/08/2021 - 11:04

      Don't think it's worth the trouble selling it for parts

      • FireRunner on 11/08/2021 - 11:06

        Probably not considering it's age. You should probably check the IMEI too to see if it's blacklisted

        • lovepub on 11/08/2021 - 11:14
          +1

          Not blacklisted

  • Hithere on 11/08/2021 - 11:08

    Put it on Gumtree for $50 ono and accept the first offer you receive ~ $20. (Pickup/cash only)

    • lovepub on 11/08/2021 - 11:15
      +1

      And tell them this is a lost property ?
      And buy at their own risk?

      • notfrodo on 11/08/2021 - 13:33
        +1

        Yes. Gumtree or eBay. People can use it for parts. For eg: I have an iPhone 5 that needs a new power button.

      • Kiro on 13/08/2021 - 17:36

        My iphone 5 has a smashed screen, cheapest legit screen spare to be had plus other parts as well.

    • 87percent on 11/08/2021 - 11:31
      -1

      not a chance you would get $20 for an iphone 5.. op should just mobile muster it

  • bobbified on 11/08/2021 - 11:36
    +7

    How to Make use of a bricked iPhone 5?

    Put it on top of a pile of papers so that the papers don't fly away.

  • Strahany on 11/08/2021 - 12:03
    +3

    iPhones are great in that there is no way to get around the activation lock on the device. But they are also terrible because there is no way to get around the activation lock on the device.

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 11/08/2021 - 13:14

      It's amazing how many customers say they have disabled it etc, and the service agent returns it, saying it needs to be turned off etc.

  • mickyb80 on 11/08/2021 - 12:04
    +3
    • Clay Pigeon.
    • Paperweight.
    • Fishing sinker.
    • Kids toy.
    • Desk support for something small you want to raise the height of.
    • Device to throw or smash when your other phone isn't working or you get stressed.
    • Spare battery if you have another (change out for parts).
    • Lot's of good potential…
  • Master Bates on 11/08/2021 - 12:35

    Will it blend?

    • lovepub on 11/08/2021 - 12:38

      Battery explosion?

      • Master Bates on 11/08/2021 - 12:47

        I wouldn't be sniffing the dust like that dude did.

  • AustriaBargain on 11/08/2021 - 12:48
    +2

    Use it as a status symbol and pretend to browse it or have conversations with it when in public.

    • bobbified on 11/08/2021 - 13:03

      Then you look like a clown when it suddenly starts ringing! 🤣

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 11/08/2021 - 13:13

    There was an item advertised on Ozb, from the USA, which was a frame with a dismantled iPhone 4. The backdrop had explanations of the parts specs etc. You could do that?

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 11/08/2021 - 13:17

    Here is a guide. Not sure how reliable it is etc.

  • Yummy on 11/08/2021 - 13:43
    +1

    Carry it with you as self defense projectile weapon.

    Ps: Make sure you dont miss.

  • AdosHouse on 11/08/2021 - 13:54

    When someone pisses you off, throw it at their head.

  • lovepub on 11/08/2021 - 13:55

    Can not flash it Manually somehow???

    • RockyRaccoon on 11/08/2021 - 15:53
      +1

      To what?

      Lollipop or Marshmallow

      You did say you used Android, flashing is Android only.

      As you say its not blacklisted, but someone at your work has probably already tried passwors etc and thats why its locked and left lying around.

      Whats the point of

      QR code scanning function only for OLDer clients who come and doesn't own a smart device.

      The QR code is designed to help the governement track customers who come to your establishment, so they can notify them if they need to quarantine. If they scan using this phone, then are you going to call the customer, and how will you know who it was. Its rather pointless.

    • Twix on 11/08/2021 - 22:35

      Nah the iPhone is staying locked.

    • Kiro on 13/08/2021 - 17:39
      -1

      I have done that with an old 3g and installed older rom which worked.

      I'm sure there is a way.

  • lovepub on 12/08/2021 - 09:10

    I have gave up on this phone.
    In the draw it goes and collecting dust

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