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lock out on my iphone

My phone shut down and than factory rest. my username will not let me access anything on my phone. I am able to access on my computer but the phone while not recognize my username or password

Posted on Dec 14, 2019 9:15 AM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2019 9:53 AM

Are you seeing an Activation Lock? Did you originally set the phone up using another Apple ID?


If this is a used device, you will need to contact the previous owner to have them log out of iCloud or go to iCloud.com/Find My Phone and erase the device, then remove it from their account. If you can’t do that, the device is useless. 


Activation Lock - Turn off Find My iPhone 


If necessary, if you are the original owner, take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store.


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or contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt/paperwork also.


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Dec 14, 2019 9:53 AM in response to beanroberts

Are you seeing an Activation Lock? Did you originally set the phone up using another Apple ID?


If this is a used device, you will need to contact the previous owner to have them log out of iCloud or go to iCloud.com/Find My Phone and erase the device, then remove it from their account. If you can’t do that, the device is useless. 


Activation Lock - Turn off Find My iPhone 


If necessary, if you are the original owner, take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store.


Genius Bar Reservation US


or contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt/paperwork also.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat         


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.

lock out on my iphone

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