Cannot access apple id or recover

Here Is a Situation i Have Trusted Device

I can Use it but cannot trade in or give away


  • I've forgoten my apple id password but its signed in to device
  • I Cannot reset password Where I've not recived reset link via mail or sms
  • tried account recovery yet no solutions
  • since i cannot signout or factory reset my device due to password being forgotten or could not be reset
  • requested activation lock removal Status being approved but no furthere instruction or still stuck where its locked and
  • activation lock 28 digit pin was also not backed-up


Any solution or any kind of support that would help me get this out of mess



iPhone 12

Posted on May 29, 2026 8:35 AM

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May 29, 2026 1:30 PM in response to ujwal07

As the following article states: “If you can't provide your recovery key, you’ll be locked out of your account permanently.” Your recovery key is what you refer to as “activation lock 28-digit pin”.


Set up a recovery key for your Apple Account - Apple Support


However, if you have proof of purchase documentation, you may be able to unlock the iPhone as described here.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support



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