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I forgot my Apple ID password and now I can't access my e-mail to try and change. What to do in this case ?

I have an Ipad 2 I wanted to change couple of things on it (because it was old) and I log out from the device. Now i get the Activation Lock but there are some issues, I forgot the password for my Apple ID and i cant access my gmail of this account to restore the password. Please help me :( .

Posted on Apr 12, 2020 8:12 AM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2020 8:39 AM

See Turn off Activation Lock  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441 If the contents of this document do not work for you, then see below.


Ignoring extenuating circumstances, activation lock can be turned off only by entering the correct Apple ID/password combination. The correct combination is in the one used in setting the device up prior to its erasure. Note that there is no way we can help you to systematically recover the pertinent Apple ID password. Standard recovery procedures simply cannot work if activation lock is present 

 

Thus, we will not be able to do anything for you except to mention that Apple Support may be willing to help you if you have an extenuating circumstance (e.g., you have the receipt for your purchase of the device with its serial number on it or a court order instructing Apple to assist in the provision of access to a decedent’s information from the deceased person's accounts). See How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208510.


So, if you have an extenuating circumstance, you can contact Apple support for help with your problem using these options:

 

Get a call from Apple support to help solve your problem using this link https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF63005&category_id=SC0245&symptom_id=23362

 

Apple ID Support https://support.apple.com/apple-id

 

Apple ID account security for country-specific and region-specific help https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204169

 

Get Support: We’re here to help  https://getsupport.apple.com/. Go through the options to find the best support option.

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Apr 12, 2020 8:39 AM in response to stanislav113

See Turn off Activation Lock  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441 If the contents of this document do not work for you, then see below.


Ignoring extenuating circumstances, activation lock can be turned off only by entering the correct Apple ID/password combination. The correct combination is in the one used in setting the device up prior to its erasure. Note that there is no way we can help you to systematically recover the pertinent Apple ID password. Standard recovery procedures simply cannot work if activation lock is present 

 

Thus, we will not be able to do anything for you except to mention that Apple Support may be willing to help you if you have an extenuating circumstance (e.g., you have the receipt for your purchase of the device with its serial number on it or a court order instructing Apple to assist in the provision of access to a decedent’s information from the deceased person's accounts). See How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208510.


So, if you have an extenuating circumstance, you can contact Apple support for help with your problem using these options:

 

Get a call from Apple support to help solve your problem using this link https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF63005&category_id=SC0245&symptom_id=23362

 

Apple ID Support https://support.apple.com/apple-id

 

Apple ID account security for country-specific and region-specific help https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204169

 

Get Support: We’re here to help  https://getsupport.apple.com/. Go through the options to find the best support option.

Apr 12, 2020 8:32 AM in response to stanislav113

Can you access the gmail account on another device or at the gmail web site?


If necessary, if you are the original owner, contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt with the serial number/paperwork.


Apple ID - Official Apple Support.    


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support.  (Link doesn’t always load)   


Get Support      Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


https://twitter.com/AppleSupport

I forgot my Apple ID password and now I can't access my e-mail to try and change. What to do in this case ?

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