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Miszfay92 Author

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How to remove activation lock from a deceased family members iPhone?

My late sister passed away so I can’t contact the previous owner is their another way?

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iPhone XR

Posted on Jul 5, 2024 3:18 PM

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MrHoffman

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Posted on Jul 5, 2024 3:29 PM

Miszfay92 wrote:

My late sister passed away so I can’t contact the previous owner is their another way?

Activation Lock is intended as a theft deterrent. It is intentionally difficult to bypass.

We can’t help bypass it, and Apple will only help when provided with sufficiently-convincing proof.

For this case, here is: How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts - Apple Support

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