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Why can not remove Apple ID from this iPhone?

Why can not remove apple id from this iphone? V



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Posted on Dec 27, 2019 5:28 PM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2019 5:44 PM

If this is a used device, you will need to contact the previous owner to have them log out of iCloud or go to iCloud.com/Find My Phone and erase the device, then remove it from their account. If you can’t do that, the device is useless. 


Activation Lock - Turn off Find My iPhone 


If you are the original owner, take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store.


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or contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt/paperwork also.


Apple ID Support


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Apple Support by e-mail or chat         


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Dec 27, 2019 5:44 PM in response to Betola40

If this is a used device, you will need to contact the previous owner to have them log out of iCloud or go to iCloud.com/Find My Phone and erase the device, then remove it from their account. If you can’t do that, the device is useless. 


Activation Lock - Turn off Find My iPhone 


If you are the original owner, take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store.


Genius Bar Reservation US


or contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt/paperwork also.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat         


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.

Why can not remove Apple ID from this iPhone?

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