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How to Reset IPhone 8 Plus on Activation lock

Need help reseating my IPhone forgot my email and password for the activation lock.

Posted on Jul 5, 2021 10:28 PM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2021 7:29 AM

Click on this link to learn 'How to remove Activation Lock' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201441


For help dealing with lost Apple ID or password:

• "If you forgot your Apple ID" [this is likely an email address you are using or used in the past] click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201354

• "If you forgot your Apple ID password" click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201487


Apple can completely reset a device if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Do this online at: Activation Lock support request - https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not state what currently constitutes proof. Prior to this new online service Apple typically required the original receipt issued by an Apple Authorized dealer and documented provenance (so typically it would be the original owner who does this, or a descendant with legal proof of ownership).

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Jul 6, 2021 7:29 AM in response to jSBl2021

Click on this link to learn 'How to remove Activation Lock' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201441


For help dealing with lost Apple ID or password:

• "If you forgot your Apple ID" [this is likely an email address you are using or used in the past] click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201354

• "If you forgot your Apple ID password" click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201487


Apple can completely reset a device if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Do this online at: Activation Lock support request - https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not state what currently constitutes proof. Prior to this new online service Apple typically required the original receipt issued by an Apple Authorized dealer and documented provenance (so typically it would be the original owner who does this, or a descendant with legal proof of ownership).

How to Reset IPhone 8 Plus on Activation lock

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