I have an iPhone 4 that I'm trying to use. The Activation Lock is on, i forgot the password. what do I need to do to retrieve my password?

I have an iPhone 4 that I'm trying to use. The Activation Lock is on, i forgot the password. what do I need to do to retrieve my password?

iPhone 4s, iOS 9

Posted on Jan 22, 2021 08:25 AM

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Posted on Jan 22, 2021 08:32 AM

If you mean you forgot the password for the Apple ID you used on that phone, start here: https://iforgot.apple.com

If you mean you forgot the Lock Screen passcode, follow the instructions here: If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled

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I have an iPhone 4 that I'm trying to use. The Activation Lock is on, i forgot the password. what do I need to do to retrieve my password?

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