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My brother passed away and did not leave us his password to sign into his ipad. I tried to factory reset it and he still has an activation lock on it. I do not has his apple id or password either. Where do I go from here?

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Sep 24, 2020 12:26 PM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2020 1:41 PM

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.





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Sep 24, 2020 1:41 PM in response to joni265

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.





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