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Locked iPhone

My son forgot his Apple ID and password. His phone is showing locked to owner. is there anything that can be done about this?


iPhone SE, 16

Posted on Jan 10, 2023 5:14 AM

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Posted on Jan 10, 2023 5:25 AM

the activation lock is not really on the ipad it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation

Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple


Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com)

and or

Get Support (apple.com) ,

And or

 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Jan 10, 2023 5:25 AM in response to nomfam

the activation lock is not really on the ipad it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation

Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple


Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com)

and or

Get Support (apple.com) ,

And or

 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Locked iPhone

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