iPhone 15 will not turn off passcode,
when I go to turn off passcode, it said it will not let me do it because, stolen device protection is on and when I go to turn that off, it won't allow me to turn it off
iPhone 15
when I go to turn off passcode, it said it will not let me do it because, stolen device protection is on and when I go to turn that off, it won't allow me to turn it off
iPhone 15
Each of the following steps is explained in detail below:
Restrictions:
None of the above actions are possible if:

The device Passcode can be turned off on a normal device. The pic below is Self-explanatory

See the pic below which is self-explanatory for turning off stolen device protection
Probably you have "Always" Ticked in place of "Away from Familiar Location"
For enhanced security, there's a one-hour delay when changing your location settings from "Always" to "Away from Familiar Location." This applies even if you use Face ID for authentication.
A delay will be required when you are not at a familiar location, such as your home or work, to change security settings.
Know more --> About Stolen Device Protection for iPhone

Simply adding a location to your contact card (e.g., marking it as "Home") does not automatically make it a "Familiar Location" in the context of iPhone's location-based learning and features.
Why Adding "Home" to the Contact Card Isn't Enough:
What You Can Do:
By doing this, the iPhone will naturally associate the address with your routines, and over time, it will classify it as a "Familiar Location."


Password
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.

iPhone 15 will not turn off passcode,