How do you factory reset an iPhone that belonged to a deceased family member?

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Posted on Mar 25, 2023 9:03 AM

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Mar 25, 2023 9:05 AM in response to HeyOpa

HeyOpa wrote:

How do you factory reset an iPhone that belonged to a deceased family member?

Follow these instructions: How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support

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