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User profile for user: kiyah241
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i was given a iphone 11 pro max and it has a activation lock on it

how to remove the activation lock


Posted on Dec 8, 2021 3:17 PM

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User profile for user: FoxFifth
FoxFifth
User level: Level 10
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Posted on Dec 8, 2021 3:33 PM

She can get help from Apple.

iCloud uses her Apple ID and password: If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support


or have her see the following from How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.


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FoxFifth
User level: Level 10
480,253 points

Dec 8, 2021 3:33 PM in response to kiyah241

She can get help from Apple.

iCloud uses her Apple ID and password: If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support


or have her see the following from How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.


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