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Why keep show the msg : the apple id cannot be used to unlock this iphone

Apple id cannot use after restore.. Keep showing the apple id cannot be used to unlock this iphone

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 26, 2021 5:13 PM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2021 6:34 PM

That means the Apple ID you are trying to use is not the one that was used to lock the iPhone.


See https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201365


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Why keep show the msg : the apple id cannot be used to unlock this iphone

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