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Activation lock. This Apple ID and password I don’t use or remember anymore how can I fix it

How do I fix the activation lock or use the quick start.

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Dec 28, 2019 5:32 AM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2019 6:38 AM

See if you can recover the ID/password.


Apple ID - How to find your Apple         An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find


Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.


Apple ID - Manage


Apple ID – Forgot Password


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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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Dec 28, 2019 6:38 AM in response to Pharrell1

See if you can recover the ID/password.


Apple ID - How to find your Apple         An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find


Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.


Apple ID - Manage


Apple ID – Forgot Password


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.



Activation lock. This Apple ID and password I don’t use or remember anymore how can I fix it

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