iPhone is locked to owner and I forgot the password

in my second phone's screen written "iphone locked to owner" i can't remember my password but it's my own phone, i can send you phone documents if you want.


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Posted on Jul 24, 2026 8:40 AM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2026 8:49 AM

You need to have a copy of the original sales receipt that shows your name as the owner along with the date of sale and serial number of the iPhone.


If approved, Apple will not "unlock" the phone. It will be erased. Hopefully, you have a current backup.


Click on the link below to start the process.


https://al-support.apple.com/#/al/agreement





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Jul 24, 2026 8:49 AM in response to zikrillo37

You need to have a copy of the original sales receipt that shows your name as the owner along with the date of sale and serial number of the iPhone.


If approved, Apple will not "unlock" the phone. It will be erased. Hopefully, you have a current backup.


Click on the link below to start the process.


https://al-support.apple.com/#/al/agreement





Jul 24, 2026 10:19 AM in response to zikrillo37

zikrillo37 wrote:
in my second phone's screen written "iphone locked to owner" i can't remember my password but it's my own phone, i can send you phone documents if you want.
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Second Phone? Is this a used iPhone you bought somewhere? More history about the phone in question would help us better understand your issue.


For example, on the screen which says Locked to Owner, there is a hint as to the owners Apple Account. Does it appear to be YOUR Apple Account which would look something like g******@gmail.com? If it isn't indicating it's your account, you have an Activation Locked iPhone which unless you are the original buyer or at least have the original purchase receipt from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller, can't be unlocked by anyone here or at Apple.


If it is a used iPhone in question, read this --> The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

iPhone is locked to owner and I forgot the password

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