User level: Level 1 (4 points)My late wife passed away in January. I have been using her ipad as I know the passcode but I feel it is time i delete it from her account (which i do not know the password for) and put it on my account. How do i do this?T
Posted on Sep 23, 2026 10:20 AM
User level: Level 10 (242,520 points)Sep 23, 2026 10:38 AM in response to Squggy
Hello,
Sorry for your loss.
You will need access to her Apple Account before you can remove it from the iPad.
There is no way around this.
click here ➜ Request access to a deceased family member’s Apple Account - Apple Support
Once you have access to her account, your best option will be to erase the ipad and set it up as your own.
click here ➜ What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256363597