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Why isn't there a simple method to unlock a deceased members iPhone?

iPhone SE

Posted on Nov 30, 2022 2:03 PM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2022 2:29 PM

There is if they made you a legacy contact. How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple ID - Apple Support

If they didn't then How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support

Presumably Apple has its legal or operational reasons for doing things certain ways.

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