My iPhone 6 was reset by mistake.

My Iphone 6 whas reset by mistake. My phone is activated lock with another Id and password which i forgot. Been trying with apple support but no luck in the last 12 days.

This iPhone is linked to an Apple ID. Enter the Apple ID and password that were used to set up this iPhone."c●●●●●@b●●●●●.com"


How can I get this info


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iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 9, 2020 7:51 AM

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Posted on Aug 9, 2020 11:01 AM

If you are the original owner, contact Apple. Apple can remove the Activation Lock if provided the required paperwork. Either take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store (if it has reopened)


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple.    


or contact Apple ID Support. 


 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. 


Apple Support schedule phone call


https://twitter.com/AppleSupport       People have posted it may take an hour or more to get a response.



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Aug 9, 2020 11:01 AM in response to X5chris

If you are the original owner, contact Apple. Apple can remove the Activation Lock if provided the required paperwork. Either take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store (if it has reopened)


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple.    


or contact Apple ID Support. 


 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. 


Apple Support schedule phone call


https://twitter.com/AppleSupport       People have posted it may take an hour or more to get a response.



Aug 9, 2020 11:04 AM in response to X5chris

From what you say, you acquired the phone second hand from an individual. The information below explains what has happened. You apparently didn't know to heed the advice given below.

 

"Before you buy/acquire an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from ... [a third party], make sure that the device is erased and no longer linked to the previous owner’s account."

 

And see: Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201365.

See this heading Check for Activation Lock before you buy/acquire a device from someone else.

 

The presence of activation lock means that we can't help you. We are not authorized to remove the activation lock from any device. And, under your circumstances, Apple support will not remove it since you cannot provide proof of ownership that they will consider to be sufficient. You would need and have your purchase receipt for the device from an authorized Apple seller with the device's serial number on it.* 

 

Thus, the device is useless to you.

 

*Rarely, an iDevice is purchased activation locked from an authorized Apple seller.

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