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How can I remove Apple ID of the owner without password ?

friend (no longer friends) got a phone on a plan in my name, since we’ve stopped talking I have the phone back but can’t log out of her Apple ID and she won’t give me the password, what do I do about this, I want to return the phone to try fix my credit score





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iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 3, 2024 4:06 AM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2024 4:30 AM

Hello~ Do you have the purchase receipt? If so take it in to Apple and get their assistance.


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Also…


How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support*


*Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.


~Katana-San~





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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Aug 3, 2024 4:30 AM in response to jayde30

Hello~ Do you have the purchase receipt? If so take it in to Apple and get their assistance.


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Also…


How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support*


*Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.


~Katana-San~





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