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Need to reset old iPhone 4

I cannot erase this iPhone 4 that belonged to my sister because I do not know the passcode, and she doesn't remember it either, all these years later. I've already read her the riot act about wiping them as soon as the new phone is connected. How can I reset it to factory settings?

Posted on Mar 3, 2021 6:13 PM

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Posted on Mar 3, 2021 11:43 PM

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 owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their apple ID.

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Mar 3, 2021 11:43 PM in response to BarrieT

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 owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their apple ID.

Need to reset old iPhone 4

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