Can I unlock my deceased relative iPhone?
My sister died half year ago, so I found her phone and have a question. Can I unlock it? I want to delete her social media account and take some photos of her.
iPhone XS Max
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Contact Apple. They need to see a copy of the death certificate and a copy of the will or a document that shows you inherited it.
How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts - Apple Support.
Either take the device, the above paperwork, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store (if it has reopened)
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple.
or contact Apple ID Support.
Apple ID - Official Apple Support.
Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support. (Link doesn’t always load)
Get Support Work through the screens to get a chat option.
Apple Support schedule phone call
https://twitter.com/AppleSupport People have posted it may take an hour or more to get a response.