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Is a computer needed to remove Activation Lock on iPhone SE 3rd generation?

I received the approval of removing activation lock for my mum’s iPhone SE 3rd generation. Do I really need to use the computer to complete the procedure? There isn’t much useful data that needs to be downloaded again when the device is setup as new.

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Activation Lock can be removed exclusively by the device owner; no alternative methods are available for unlocking it.


Apple ID and Activation Lock


iCloud uses Apple ID credentials.


If you do not remember the Apple ID Password then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If you do not remember the Apple ID then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support





If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.


If you are not the rightful owner of this iPhone and do not possess the associated Apple ID and password, there is absolutely no way to gain access to the device. Apple’s security framework is designed to prevent unauthorized use, so the only circumstance in which you could unlock the phone is if the original owner willingly provides their credentials. In rare cases, access might become possible if the owner unintentionally removes the device from their Apple ID account, but this is purely accidental and not something you can rely on. In essence, without the Apple ID and password, the iPhone remains permanently tied to its legitimate owner.


I’ve been to those links and Apple did send me the link on how to remove it on the various devices but I didn’t understand and there aren’t any tutorials of it. I do remember the Apple ID and the password.