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How much coast to remove activation lock to my phone?

How much cost to delete icloud account and remove activation lock if i forget password and email!

iPhone 7

Posted on Jan 4, 2023 5:28 PM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2023 7:22 PM

I would first try to see if you can recover the forgotten account information:


• For help with a forgotten Apple ID (this is likely an active email address or one used in the past), click here --> If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support

• For help with a forgotten Apple ID password, click here --> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If you cannot remove the lock that way Apple can completely reset a device (at no charge) if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. This is done online at: Activation Lock support request - https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not provide many details in the article as to what is acceptable proof. Prior to this official service Apple typically required the original receipt* issued by Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller and documented provenance (so typically it would be the first owner who does this, or a descendant with legal proof of ownership transfer).


*Apple recommends you keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device. --> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support


You can delete the account yourself but note that this will likely require the same information as required to unlock the device. Deleting the account will not remove the lock. For information about how to delete your Apple ID account, click here --> How to delete your Apple ID account - Apple Support


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Jan 4, 2023 7:22 PM in response to Qaouda

I would first try to see if you can recover the forgotten account information:


• For help with a forgotten Apple ID (this is likely an active email address or one used in the past), click here --> If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support

• For help with a forgotten Apple ID password, click here --> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If you cannot remove the lock that way Apple can completely reset a device (at no charge) if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. This is done online at: Activation Lock support request - https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not provide many details in the article as to what is acceptable proof. Prior to this official service Apple typically required the original receipt* issued by Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller and documented provenance (so typically it would be the first owner who does this, or a descendant with legal proof of ownership transfer).


*Apple recommends you keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device. --> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support


You can delete the account yourself but note that this will likely require the same information as required to unlock the device. Deleting the account will not remove the lock. For information about how to delete your Apple ID account, click here --> How to delete your Apple ID account - Apple Support


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