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I cant reset my iphone 7 back to factory settings and remove photos

How can i reset iphone 7

I have tried to reset phone but it keeps asking for find my and activation lock but it does not accept my apple id password when i attempt to deactivate these features to allow me to erase to all content

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 14, 2023 8:00 AM

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Posted on Mar 14, 2023 10:27 AM

Please check this article Turn off Find My on your iPhone or other devices - Apple Support


Worth to mention, if it’s not accepting your password then I suggest you’re entering a wrong password, here’s how to reset your Apple ID password If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support



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I cant reset my iphone 7 back to factory settings and remove photos

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