my iphone locked to owner

i cant have access to my trusted phone number for my iphone which is locked to owners to reset my password

Posted on Feb 3, 2026 7:35 AM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2026 7:48 AM

This article outlines your options for removing Activation Lock.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


If you are trying to reset your Apple Account password and do not have a trusted device, it might be possible to reset your password on the Web, "but the process may take a little longer."

If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support


This assumes that the iPhone is locked to your Apple Account. If, by any chance, this is a second-hand iPhone which is locked to the previous owner's account, it is useless to you.

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Feb 3, 2026 7:48 AM in response to boltjitiam

This article outlines your options for removing Activation Lock.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


If you are trying to reset your Apple Account password and do not have a trusted device, it might be possible to reset your password on the Web, "but the process may take a little longer."

If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support


This assumes that the iPhone is locked to your Apple Account. If, by any chance, this is a second-hand iPhone which is locked to the previous owner's account, it is useless to you.

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