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Iphone is locked by icloud do not have account information due to the phone belonging to a family member. Is there a way to unlock it by chance? Any help is appreciated

Iphone is locked by icloud do not have account information due to the phone belonging to a family member. Is there a way to unlock it by chance? Any help is appreciated

Posted on Jan 30, 2022 4:03 PM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2022 4:16 PM

Intended as a theft deterrent mechanism, is Activation Lock easily bypassed? No.


You need that Apple ID and password, or need to recover that Apple ID and password, or the original purchase receipt showing the serial number or similar receipts or legal paperwork and a discussion directly with Apple.

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Jan 30, 2022 4:16 PM in response to Schwalbauch89

Intended as a theft deterrent mechanism, is Activation Lock easily bypassed? No.


You need that Apple ID and password, or need to recover that Apple ID and password, or the original purchase receipt showing the serial number or similar receipts or legal paperwork and a discussion directly with Apple.

Iphone is locked by icloud do not have account information due to the phone belonging to a family member. Is there a way to unlock it by chance? Any help is appreciated

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