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User profile for user: Meemers2_4
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Add back an erased and removed iPhone.

Hello Apple iPhone Experts.


I have a little problem. My granddaughter thought her iPhone SE had been stolen. I marked it lost etc, erased it, and after some time I removed it from my account.


Long story short, she found it, forgot her passcode and now it’s unavailable (only emergency available…) and I don’t have a computer. I do have my iPhone. She knows her Apple ID and password.


Is there a way for me to add it back to my apple account since it’s been erased and removed?


Please Help

signed…

About to be driven Insane by a 12 year old!

Posted on Jun 12, 2023 1:13 AM

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User profile for user: Raicya
Raicya
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Posted on Jun 12, 2023 1:44 AM

1.

To unlock your iPhone, follow the steps described in the Apple article:

(< iOS 15.2) ->: If you forgot your iPhone passcode

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

 

(iOS 15.2 and newer) - don't need a computer -> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen

If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


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Then you can add her iPhone back, see -> Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support



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User profile for user: Raicya
Raicya
User level: Level 10
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Jun 12, 2023 1:44 AM in response to Meemers2_4

1.

To unlock your iPhone, follow the steps described in the Apple article:

(< iOS 15.2) ->: If you forgot your iPhone passcode

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

 

(iOS 15.2 and newer) - don't need a computer -> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen

If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


2.

Then you can add her iPhone back, see -> Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support



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