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My iPhone is locked

My iPhone Is lock

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If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled or unavailable -

Use a computer to reset your iPhone and your passcode - Apple Support


If your phone is carrier locked - How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support

How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support


If your phone is Activation Locked - How to remove Activation Lock -

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


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According to Apple:


Remove Activation Lock on the device

Follow the onscreen steps to enter the Apple Account and password you used to set up your device or your device passcode. If you don't remember your Apple Account, try to sign in with an email address or phone number that you regularly use for Apple services.


Learn how to find your Apple Account or reset your Apple Account password.


If your device is owned by a business or educational institution, please contact your IT department or manager. 


Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline

For iPhone, you might be able to remove Activation Lock on the web even if your device isn't offline.

  1. Go to www.iCloud.com/find.
  2. Sign in to your Apple Account.
  3. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  4. Click Remove This Device.


Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.


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