How do I set up a refurbished iPhone?

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Setting up a refurbished iPhone is identical to setting up a new one. The device arrives with a fresh install of iOS and no previous user data. Turn it on, follow the setup assistant, connect to Wi-Fi, set up Face ID or Touch ID, and sign in with your Apple ID. You can restore your data from an iCloud backup, a Mac/PC backup, or transfer directly from your old iPhone using Quick Start.

If the phone asks for a previous owner's Apple ID during setup, it means the Activation Lock was not properly removed. Contact the seller immediately.