Why isn't there a simple method to unlock a deceased members iPhone?

Why isn't there a simple method to unlock a deceased members iPhone?


iPhone SE

Posted on Nov 30, 2022 02:03 PM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2022 02:29 PM

There is if they made you a legacy contact. How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple ID - Apple Support


If they didn't then How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support



Presumably Apple has its legal or operational reasons for doing things certain ways.


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