How can I unlock this phone

Hello, I bought a phone for my friend, but she died, now her apple ID is installed on it, how can I unlock this phone? I need help, I have all the receipts and documents.


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Posted on Feb 11, 2021 5:20 AM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2021 12:55 PM

If you are the original owner and your name is on the receipts , contact Apple. Apple can remove the ID  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   https://getsupport.apple.com        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.


If her name is listed, contact Apple. They need to see a copy of the death certificate and a copy of the will or a document that shows you inherited it.


How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts - Apple 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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Feb 11, 2021 12:55 PM in response to bagruan

If you are the original owner and your name is on the receipts , contact Apple. Apple can remove the ID  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   https://getsupport.apple.com        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.


If her name is listed, contact Apple. They need to see a copy of the death certificate and a copy of the will or a document that shows you inherited it.


How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts - Apple 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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