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Have a 2009 iMac OSX Yosemite can you help me get the Apple ID or password

I bought a 2009 Mac OSX Yosemite and the previous owner does not have the Apple ID or password how can I retrieve that

Posted on Jan 8, 2023 10:31 PM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2023 10:44 PM

You cannot.

The person associated with the Apple ID migt be able to recover access.

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I would return this Mac if not, as it’s going to be a hassle and a risk to deal with,

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Jan 8, 2023 10:44 PM in response to Biggsamboi

You cannot.

The person associated with the Apple ID migt be able to recover access.

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support

How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support

I would return this Mac if not, as it’s going to be a hassle and a risk to deal with,

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Have a 2009 iMac OSX Yosemite can you help me get the Apple ID or password

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