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THE PHONE IS LOCKED AND I CANN OT LOCATE ITS SERIAL NUMBER. MY DAUGHTER FORGOT THE PHONE ACCESS CODE

Removing the lock on the phone requires the phone's serial number, which is not on the case. The hone is locked and my daughter forgot the access code.

Posted on Mar 24, 2022 1:58 PM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2022 2:12 PM

If you're trying to remove the passcode to the phone, start here:


If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


No serial number is required.


If the phone is activation locked, you need the Apple ID and passcode to which the phone is locked. Again, you don't need a serial number. If you forgot your Apple ID password, start here:


If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

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Mar 24, 2022 2:12 PM in response to LAFERLA

If you're trying to remove the passcode to the phone, start here:


If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


No serial number is required.


If the phone is activation locked, you need the Apple ID and passcode to which the phone is locked. Again, you don't need a serial number. If you forgot your Apple ID password, start here:


If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Mar 24, 2022 2:09 PM in response to LAFERLA

Are you referring to the Activation Lock? You do not need your serial number to unlock your iPhone or remove the Activation Lock. What you need is the Apple ID and Password that was used to put on the Activation Lock.


I understand that you are referring to the passcode that is used to get to the Home Screen of your iPhone. I also understand that your iPhone has been disabled. You will have to reset the passcode to your iPhone by following the instructions in this guide published by Apple 👉  If you forgot the passcode or if your iPhone has been disabled. You will need a computer to execute this procedure and all the data on your iPhone will be erased.


Axel F.

THE PHONE IS LOCKED AND I CANN OT LOCATE ITS SERIAL NUMBER. MY DAUGHTER FORGOT THE PHONE ACCESS CODE

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