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forgot Apple ID and password

this is my phone I have the box and everything when I back up and all my data got deleted the Apple ID changed and this is not my Apple ID. what to do to open my phone


iPhone XS

Posted on Oct 14, 2020 11:56 PM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2020 5:09 PM

I can't even open this phone it like brand new but with activation lock which I don't know the Apple ID and password and I never had this Apple ID, I called the apple support they send me some paper works which ask me about my phone information. I have the box for this phone I drink know what to do. if I bring this phone in apple store can you guys open it if I bring the box everything.?

I need help


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Oct 20, 2020 5:09 PM in response to jeremy_v

I can't even open this phone it like brand new but with activation lock which I don't know the Apple ID and password and I never had this Apple ID, I called the apple support they send me some paper works which ask me about my phone information. I have the box for this phone I drink know what to do. if I bring this phone in apple store can you guys open it if I bring the box everything.?

I need help


Oct 19, 2020 4:48 PM in response to shahrina113

Hey there, shahrina113.


After reviewing your post, we understand that you erased your iPhone and now possibly seeing the Activation Lock screen with an unknown Apple ID. It's important that you're able to get past that screen and use your iPhone.


Have you ever changed your Apple ID email address? If yes, you could try using that email address as well.


Also, you can read more about Activation Lock and how to turn that off here: Turn off Activation Lock


Take care.

Oct 20, 2020 5:12 PM in response to shahrina113

You need a copy of the original purchase receipt with the serial number on it.


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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