In 2020, I bought an Apple SE phone and used it for quite a long time. When I bought a new one, I gave my old SE phone to my friend, who used it until his death. When he died, his widow returned the phone to me, but it has a password that no one except the deceased knew. Is there a way to unlock it? I have a copy of the death certificate of the last owner.
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Hello~ I want to extend my sympathies on the loss of your friend. Click on below and review…
How to request access to a deceased family member’s Apple Account - Apple Support
Do you have the original receipt? More than likely since you are the original owner Apple will unlock the iPhone for you. Take care.
~Katana-San~
No, I'm afraid not. I'll try asking at the store where I bought this phone and all my other gadgets. But 2020 was a long time ago, and a lot has happened since then. I'm afraid they don't have anything left either.
This article explains how to request access to or delete someone's Apple Account and the data stored with it after they have passed away.
How to request access to a deceased family member's ...
Hello once more ~ I understand and I think that’s your best way forward…contacting the place of purchase. Again, you have my condolences on the loss of your friend. Good luck.
~Katana-San~
How can I request access to a deceased member’s iPhone?
