locked out of phone
i found my old iphone and i dont know the password or icloud or anyhting. so im totally locked out of it and idk what to do
iPhone X, iOS 16
i found my old iphone and i dont know the password or icloud or anyhting. so im totally locked out of it and idk what to do
iPhone X, iOS 16
To unlock your iPhone, follow the steps described in the Apple article:
(< iOS 15.2) -> If you forgot your iPhone passcode
If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support
(iOS 15.2 and newer) you don’t need to have a computer -> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen
If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support
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See -> If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud
If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud - Apple Support
Have you forgotten the Apple ID?, Check your Apple ID via your email box, see this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID
If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support
OR see -> Having trouble signing in?
https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid
See this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID password
If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
Then see this Apple article: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support
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You can also contact Apple support for help, -> Get Support (apple.com)
You have to show proof of ownership of your product, provide all documentation showing your purchase of the device.
If you do not have additional proof of ownership, contact the reseller. They may be able to provide the original purchase document.
Once Apple receive your proof of ownership, Apple will further review your request and provide an update.
See also -> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device
Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device – Apple Support (UK)
To unlock your iPhone, follow the steps described in the Apple article:
(< iOS 15.2) -> If you forgot your iPhone passcode
If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support
(iOS 15.2 and newer) you don’t need to have a computer -> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen
If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support
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See -> If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud
If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud - Apple Support
Have you forgotten the Apple ID?, Check your Apple ID via your email box, see this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID
If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support
OR see -> Having trouble signing in?
https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid
See this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID password
If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
Then see this Apple article: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support
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You can also contact Apple support for help, -> Get Support (apple.com)
You have to show proof of ownership of your product, provide all documentation showing your purchase of the device.
If you do not have additional proof of ownership, contact the reseller. They may be able to provide the original purchase document.
Once Apple receive your proof of ownership, Apple will further review your request and provide an update.
See also -> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device
Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device – Apple Support (UK)
locked out of phone