How to remove an activation lock from an old phone with a nonworking Apple ID?

I have tried what is suggested up above and it did not work.

Posted on Jan 12, 2023 02:28 PM

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If anything else fails and you're the original owner of the iPhone and have valid proof of purchase information, you can start an Activation Lock support request.

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Jan 12, 2023 02:41 PM in response to AnyaSmith0328

If anything else fails and you're the original owner of the iPhone and have valid proof of purchase information, you can start an Activation Lock support request.

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