how to recover fogot apple id and password in activation of i phone

my i phone 16 promax updated to ios version 26.7 but i forgot my appled id and password i use to to activate. the screen says iphone locked to owner


Posted on Sep 25, 2026 7:27 PM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2026 7:32 PM

Check your web browser autofill entries, the Keychain or Passwords application, and other records, or use Apple's iForgot service, or contact their Account Security team, or if you're the unit's original owner and the previous methods didn't work, click here and submit an unlock request.


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Sep 26, 2026 4:07 AM in response to burnpamu

Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗


If you are not the original owner, then Activation Lock is a security feature to protect the owner from theft. In that case, only the original owner can unlock it. 🔓


↓ If you are the original owner: ↓


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. 👍🏼


Good Luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

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