How do I reset a brand new iPhone 16 Pro with an unknown password

I got a new iphone 16 pro from US as gift. I logged in setup a pwd and i forgot it now. I have not configured my account in it. it is brand new only with unkown password. How can I reset my phone.





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iPhone 16 Pro

Posted on Feb 11, 2025 03:46 AM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2025 03:55 AM

if it's activation lock then it would not be really new


activation lock

is not a thing on the iphone it's a theft protection on apples servers


it needs to

be removed How to remove

Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)


and or

 Apple Support

And or

 Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple

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Feb 11, 2025 03:55 AM in response to lingesh_master

if it's activation lock then it would not be really new


activation lock

is not a thing on the iphone it's a theft protection on apples servers


it needs to

be removed How to remove

Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)


and or

 Apple Support

And or

 Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple

Support Options - Apple

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