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The Apple ID cannot be used to unlock this iPhone.

My iPhone is linked to an Apple ID, i know the passwords the mails, everything, but my phone wont set up, when i enter my Apple ID and Password it text me The Apple ID "*********" cannot be used to unlock this iPhone.

PS. i have 3 iPhones linked to this Apple ID and i can't do anything.

Posted on Jan 20, 2021 9:05 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2021 10:41 AM

If it's locked to a different Apple ID, log in with it or contact its owner.

If it's become unattached to the Apple ID involved but is still locked, click here or go to a physical Apple Store.


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The Apple ID cannot be used to unlock this iPhone.

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