How do I unlock a locked iPhone?

my phone locked I need solution


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Original Title: Phone locked

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Mar 3, 2026 11:10 AM

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Posted on Mar 3, 2026 11:25 AM

Only the owner of the account used to lock it can remove the activation lock. there is no way to bypass that.


Is it locked with your account or someone else's?

Please explain the circumstances. If you purchased a used phone and it is activation locked, return it and get your money back.


If you were conned into logging in using someone else's account, the phone is useless. Recycle it.


If it is locked with your account and you can no longer access the account, you need to contact Apple to start the account recovery process.

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Mar 3, 2026 11:25 AM in response to prasathkumar

Only the owner of the account used to lock it can remove the activation lock. there is no way to bypass that.


Is it locked with your account or someone else's?

Please explain the circumstances. If you purchased a used phone and it is activation locked, return it and get your money back.


If you were conned into logging in using someone else's account, the phone is useless. Recycle it.


If it is locked with your account and you can no longer access the account, you need to contact Apple to start the account recovery process.

How do I unlock a locked iPhone?

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