How to bypass Activation Lock on iPhone without access to the associated email?

good day any one have any idea how can one get to access an email that was deleted by google because of in activity..my iphone has been activtion lock and apple keeps sending the code to that email that i can not get any access to..and yes i have tried contacting google. so requesting some assist on that please and thanks

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iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Sep 13, 2026 4:14 PM

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Oct 30, 2026 10:38 AM in response to oshane34

Thank you for reaching out. 🤗


According to Apple:


Remove Activation Lock on the device

Follow the onscreen steps to enter the Apple Account and password you used to set up your device or your device passcode. If you don't remember your Apple Account, try to sign in with an email address or phone number that you regularly use for Apple services.


Learn how to find your Apple Account or reset your Apple Account password.


If your device is owned by a business or educational institution, please contact your IT department or manager. 


Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline

For iPhone, you might be able to remove Activation Lock on the web even if your device isn't offline.

  1. Go to www.iCloud.com/find.
  2. Sign in to your Apple Account.
  3. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  4. Click Remove This Device.


Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.


Thanks again for reaching out. 👍🏼


Take care! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

Sep 13, 2026 4:24 PM in response to oshane34

If you can’t get the email from your Activation Locked iPhone then your only option is to use a different device (computer, smartphone, table, etc) to login to your email service. Of course you would need to know your email account password. Do you?


Otherwise you are out of luck, up the creek without a paddle as the old saying goes. Sorry.


Activation Lock is serious business and Apple will not bend the rules for you.

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