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My Dad passed away in 2018 and this phone is part of his estate.
Iphone 7 Plus and it is linked to iCloud account. I am unable to finish setting up the phone until it is deactivated from previous owners account . Anyway to get around this?
iPhone 7 Plus
No.
Activation Lock is a theft deterrent feature with no bypass or workaround.
Without the owner's authorisation, no thief or anyone including you can re-use the device.
If it's in his will read this: How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts - Apple Support
No.
Activation Lock is a theft deterrent feature with no bypass or workaround.
Without the owner's authorisation, no thief or anyone including you can re-use the device.
If it's in his will read this: How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts - Apple Support
The Activation Lock screen indicates the shell of an email address. Does this shell match your deceased father's address? Perhaps that can help determine if it's his account.
Do you know if he purchased the iPhone brand new and was the sole owner? If so, it's likely his account.
Unfortunately I don't really know. He was NOT computer or phone savvy so I doubt it is his account. My Mom remembers him saying something about purchasing an iphone from someone but we have no idea who.
Was just going to use Itunes for my Mom if possible - but looks like we can't use it.
If the iCloud account is your deceased father's, then take the iPhone and proof the owner was your deceased dad to an Apple Store or Authorized Apple Service Center and seek assistance there.
Not sure if it is his account or not. Don't have any paperwork on it. Phone charges up and starts - but is at Activation Lock screen.
It sounds like you're out of luck.
See if the article ckuan provided offers you any remedy. I suspect this is a lost cause.
Iphone is linked to iCloud account - owner not available...now what?
