How do I bypass someone else's Apple Account and use a new one on my iPhone XR?

I was using someone Apple ID on my phone, because i was not familiar with Apple phones Now I tried to flash the phone and asking me to put the same Person ID I don’t know it because he is not where to be found I can’t access to my Home Screen of iPhone Xr please how can I bypass his Apple ID and put in a new one I can remember I have my phone with me I also got the IMEI SN please Apple support help me I need my phone back to function please



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iPhone 6s, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 9, 2025 7:39 PM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2025 9:53 PM

In most cases the proof of ownership is going to be the original purchase receipt from Apple or Authorized Apple seller. The receipt will have to show the Serial number or IMEI number on it. Providing Apple that information yourself will not do any good.


You cannot remove an Apple Account from a device without the password. That prevents others from taking your account off of your device and resetting to the phone to make it theirs. That is why you are now in the position of providing the documentation to prove you purchased the device. Since Apple does not get involved in any third party sales, a receipt from another source will likely do no good as anyone can create a receipt and it would not prove they own the device.

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Mar 9, 2025 9:53 PM in response to Ibeegala

In most cases the proof of ownership is going to be the original purchase receipt from Apple or Authorized Apple seller. The receipt will have to show the Serial number or IMEI number on it. Providing Apple that information yourself will not do any good.


You cannot remove an Apple Account from a device without the password. That prevents others from taking your account off of your device and resetting to the phone to make it theirs. That is why you are now in the position of providing the documentation to prove you purchased the device. Since Apple does not get involved in any third party sales, a receipt from another source will likely do no good as anyone can create a receipt and it would not prove they own the device.

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