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I need to open my iPhone 5s for a relative to use

i need to open my phone 5s to relative to use it so i need it unlocked



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iPhone 5s

Posted on Feb 13, 2019 9:06 AM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2019 10:41 AM

You are using the correct ID and password? Have you changed either of these since stopping using that phone? It may need to old ones.


Alternatively go into iCloud.com and remove the phone from your devices list.


iCloud: Remove your device from Find My iPhone - http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2702


iCloud: Manage your devices in Settings on iCloud.com

"If you’re no longer using an iOS device, a Mac, or an Apple TV, you can remove it from your account"


What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - "Use these steps to remove your personal information from a device, even if you don't have it anymore."

https://support.apple.com/HT201351


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Feb 13, 2019 10:41 AM in response to nawras117

You are using the correct ID and password? Have you changed either of these since stopping using that phone? It may need to old ones.


Alternatively go into iCloud.com and remove the phone from your devices list.


iCloud: Remove your device from Find My iPhone - http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2702


iCloud: Manage your devices in Settings on iCloud.com

"If you’re no longer using an iOS device, a Mac, or an Apple TV, you can remove it from your account"


What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - "Use these steps to remove your personal information from a device, even if you don't have it anymore."

https://support.apple.com/HT201351


I need to open my iPhone 5s for a relative to use

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