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Accessing iphone after death

My mother in law died last year and her phone came to me. I know her apple id but am locked out of phone. Not sure how to reset it so it can be used. Any ideas?

iPhone 11

Posted on Dec 16, 2022 6:52 PM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2022 7:03 PM

Hi Daisy,


For information about how to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts, and through this their equipment, click here --> How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support


Once you have access you can Turn off Find My on your iPhone or other devices - Apple Support


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Dec 16, 2022 7:03 PM in response to --Daisy--

Hi Daisy,


For information about how to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts, and through this their equipment, click here --> How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support


Once you have access you can Turn off Find My on your iPhone or other devices - Apple Support


Accessing iphone after death

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