How to unlock deceased relative’s phone?
My grandfather recently passed away and we need to get into his phone for information. We don’t know the passcode. Is there anyway we can get in without wiping the phone?
iPhone 13 Pro
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My grandfather recently passed away and we need to get into his phone for information. We don’t know the passcode. Is there anyway we can get in without wiping the phone?
iPhone 13 Pro
Did he set up the Legacy Contacts program in settings? This would allow you to enter his phone and data. Read more here: Request access to an Apple account as a Legacy Contact - Apple Support
How to unlock deceased relative’s phone?