How to remove Activation Lock on my iPhone?

Help me with my find my iCloud unlocked please who know someone that can help me with my device I will be glad to hear from you Apple support thank you


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iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on May 23, 2024 6:11 PM

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May 23, 2024 7:23 PM in response to Marygray12

Marygray12 wrote:

Help me with my find my iCloud unlocked please who know someone that can help me with my device I will be glad to hear from you Apple support thank you


This is a user-to-user forum. You are not speaking to Apple Support. But Mr. Finch is correct.


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May 24, 2024 1:53 AM in response to Marygray12

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.




May 23, 2024 6:18 PM in response to Marygray12

If your iPhone is activation locked it can ONLY be unlocked with the Apple ID and password used to lock it. This is a theft deterrent feature, and there is no way to bypass it. If you bought a used phone and it is activation locked return it for a refund, or ask the seller to unlock it.


If you bought this phone NEW directly from Apple or an Apple authorized reseller and you have the receipt to prove it Apple can help you remember your Apple ID and/or reset your password. If you did not buy it new there is no way to ever use that phone.



How to remove Activation Lock on my iPhone?

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