If a family member dies, are you able to unlock their phone without wiping it!

Are you able to unlock an iPhone when a family member passes on WITHOUT wiping it/factory reset?

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Posted on Sep 10, 2022 08:58 AM

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jimfrombridgeton

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Posted on Sep 10, 2022 09:35 AM

Here is Apple document on subject

How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support

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Sep 10, 2022 09:35 AM in response to Deceased_familyMember

Here is Apple document on subject

How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support

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