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How to take off activation lock

I forgot my Apple ID to this phone and I can’t take off activation lock so I can’t use it or sign into my other Apple ID

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Apr 30, 2022 3:45 PM

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Apr 30, 2022 7:46 PM in response to Dellwitshifts

Your Apple ID worked when you logged into this site. 😉


Try the following:

Find your Apple ID.

▷ Forgotten Apple ID Password.




Remove Activation Lock on the device.

Follow the onscreen steps to enter the Apple ID and password you used to set up your device or your device passcode.


Learn how to find your Apple ID or reset your Apple ID password.


Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline.

  1. Go to www.iCloud.com/find.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  3. At the top, click All Devices.
  4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  5. Click Remove from Account.


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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How to take off activation lock

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