How to bypass Activation Lock after factory reset on iPhone 11 Pro Max?

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How to bypass Activation Lock after factory reset on iPhone 11 Pro Max?

My iPhone 11 Pro Max got stuck on the Apple logo, and I had to use my PC to do a factory reset on iTunes.

The iPhone was able to turn on, but it led to an activation lock. The email address associated with the iPhone owner is mine, but I couldn't find a place to log in with my iPhone details. I know my iPhone password, but I couldn't find the login space. It kept saying 'error' after getting to the last part. It shows messages for connecting to Wi-Fi; I did that, but it says the iPhone cannot be updated. Please, what can I do? This has been going on since last year.

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iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 21, 2025 4:25 PM

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MrHoffman

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Feb 21, 2025 7:23 PM in response to Vicmolaris

Access your device from the iCloud website, and release the Activation Lock there.

Follow the ”offline” path here: How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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KiltedTim

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Feb 21, 2025 4:31 PM in response to Vicmolaris

You will need to recover access to your Apple account.

Start here: https://iforgot.apple.com

If you can't do that, the only way around it will be to present Apple with the original proof of purchase for the device from Apple or an authorized retailer.

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Vicmolaris Author

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Feb 21, 2025 7:12 PM in response to KiltedTim

Thank you for replying to my messages. I already log into iforgot.apple.com but i don't know what to do next. I did change of password , which i was able to log in into my apple account on another phone.

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How to bypass Activation Lock after factory reset on iPhone 11 Pro Max?

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