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How to factory reset without Apple ID password

How to factory reset without Apple ID password




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Posted on Jul 7, 2021 8:48 AM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2021 8:56 AM

You will need the Apple ID and password after the reset.


See if you can recover the ID/password. Use every email address you can think of.


Apple ID - How to find your Apple    An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find              


If you forgot the Apple ID password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.


Apple ID - Manage            


Apple ID – Forgot Password            

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Jul 7, 2021 8:56 AM in response to WyattWagoner

You will need the Apple ID and password after the reset.


See if you can recover the ID/password. Use every email address you can think of.


Apple ID - How to find your Apple    An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find              


If you forgot the Apple ID password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.


Apple ID - Manage            


Apple ID – Forgot Password            

How to factory reset without Apple ID password

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