Have an iphone and the person has passed away and can't get into the phone what t do

Got iPhone but the person that had the phone has passed and have none of the information to get into the phone to use it

iPhone XR

Posted on Dec 5, 2021 11:32 AM

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Posted on Dec 5, 2021 11:42 AM

Without the Apple ID and Password of the original owner who set up the phone, you will not be able to use it. We can't help and Apple will not, unless you are willing to take this legal route...

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

You can recycle the phone at any Apple Store

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Have an iphone and the person has passed away and can't get into the phone what t do

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