Different password for activation lock than my Apple ID?

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Different password for activation lock than my Apple ID?

Hey, I would like to block certain apps on my iPhone. What worked for a while, was that my friend set up a screen time passcode with her Apple ID which blocked these. However, I found a workaround with deleting everything on my device and then I just needed my own Apple ID password to remove the Activation Lock.

So my question is, is there any way to set up the phone as a children device etc, so the Activation Lock password would be different from the main Apple ID one? (I also thought about changing the Apple ID password with a friend to the one I don't know, but I'm afraid it may do more harm than good, I still need to do all the other stuff on my phone which may need the Apple ID + also possible privacy issues)

Or if anyone has other possible solutions on this matter, then also very welcome!

iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 20, 2023 2:11 AM

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SravanKrA

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Nov 20, 2023 5:04 AM in response to ehsepp

Apple ID and Activation Lock

iCloud uses Apple ID credentials.

If you do not remember the Apple ID Password then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

If you do not remember the Apple ID then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support

If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.

If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.

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