How do you remove a activation lock on your phone if you don't know the apple id or password

How do you remove a activation lock from your phone if you don't know the apple id or password to get into your phone.

iPhone 6, iOS 10

Posted on Mar 15, 2021 10:22 AM

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Posted on Mar 15, 2021 10:26 AM

You don’t.


Activation Lock is a theft deterrent, and this case is indistinguishable from a lost or stolen iPhone.


Either recover that Apple ID access, or use purchase receipts and photo ID and a discussion directly with Apple.


See the Activation Lock section here for your options: How to Unlock an iPad or iPhone? - Apple Community


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Mar 15, 2021 10:26 AM in response to jamey146

You don’t.


Activation Lock is a theft deterrent, and this case is indistinguishable from a lost or stolen iPhone.


Either recover that Apple ID access, or use purchase receipts and photo ID and a discussion directly with Apple.


See the Activation Lock section here for your options: How to Unlock an iPad or iPhone? - Apple Community


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