How to Erase iPhone Without Apple ID Password?

If you know the iPhone passcode, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings

If prompted for Apple ID password, enter it to turn off Activation Lock

If you forgot the Apple ID password, reset it at iforgot.apple.com

If you can’t access the Apple ID, use Apple’s account recovery process

If you have a Mac or PC, put the iPhone in Recovery Mode

Connect the iPhone to a computer with Finder on Mac or iTunes on Windows

Select Restore when prompted

If Activation Lock appears after restore, sign in with the Apple ID previously used on the iPhone

If you bought the iPhone secondhand, ask the previous owner to remove it from their Apple account at iCloud.com/find

If the device is managed by an organization, contact the organization’s IT administrator

If you cannot provide the Apple ID credentials, contact Apple Support with proof of purchase

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