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MacBook M3 locked after erase

I forgot my apple id and pasword. After erase the macbook M3, is still asking for apple id

Posted on Mar 1, 2025 10:44 AM

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MrHoffman

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Posted on Mar 1, 2025 11:26 AM

CristiRomania wrote:

I forgot my apple id and pasword. After erase the macbook M3, is still asking for apple id

Erasure won’t clear Activation Lock.

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

We can’t help bypass, and — absent convincing proof— Apple won’t.

You’ll need to regain access to the Apple Account, or provide proof of ownership sufficient to convince Apple. Proof of ownership can be a purchase receipt from Apple or an Apple authorized reseller.

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