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Factory reset

How do I factory reset an old iPhone 7 It won’t take my iCloud password

iPhone 7

Posted on Feb 24, 2021 4:44 PM

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MrHoffman

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Posted on Feb 24, 2021 4:47 PM

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support

That won’t get you around Activation Lock, though.

Here is a general sequence, which also describes remotely-releasing Activation Lock:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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