Can Apple remove an Apple ID without password?

You can use the Restore feature in iTunes to reset your iPhone and remove your Apple ID from iPhone without a password. The precondition to use this method is to ensure "Find My iPhone" is disabled on the iPhone. If "Find My iPhone" is still on, only the first method can help you remove Apple ID from iPhone.
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How can I delete my Apple ID permanently without password?

How to Remove Apple ID without a Password on Apple Store and iTunes
  1. Go to Settings and tap the profile on the top of the screen.
  2. Tap on iTunes & App Store.
  3. Next, tap on your Apple ID and choose Sign Out.
  4. Then your Apple ID will be removed from the App Store.
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Can Apple remove an Apple ID?

Regardless of the reason, Apple offers the option to delete your Apple ID account.
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How do I get rid of someone else's Apple ID on my iPad without password?

Remove Apple ID without password using iTunes. Using iTunes is another way to remove Apple ID from iPad without password if "Find My iPhone" is already disabled on the iPad. You can use iTunes to restore your iPhone, and this will help remove Apple ID from the iPad.
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How do I remove an Apple ID from previous owner?

How do I remove previous owner iCloud account when they are not available?
  1. Sign in to iCloud.com with their Apple ID.
  2. Go to Find My iPhone.
  3. Click All Devices at the top of the screen.
  4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  5. If necessary, click Erase [device].
  6. Click Remove from Account.
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Can a locked Apple ID be unlocked?

Once you are locked out of your account, the only way to regain access is to reset your password. To do that, you'll need to prove who you are by any of the following three: using a trusted device, using the Apple Support app, or logging in to iforgot.apple.com in a web browser.
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How do I disconnect someone elses Apple ID off my phone so I dont have their contacts?

Firstly, you could ask that person to sign in to icloud.com and erase your iPhone from their iCloud account. Once signed in, they can do this by clicking Find iPhone. Once the iPhone has been found, they click All Devices, then their old iPhone, and then they select Erase iPhone.
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Can I unlock my device from a previous owner's Apple ID?

An Apple store can bypass this, but they are unlikely to do so unless you can prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that you own the device. Often, they'll just turn you away and say they can't do it. The absolute best way to fix this is to reach out to the previous owner and have them remove the device from their Apple ID.
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Will factory reset delete Apple ID?

Apple IDs are permanent. They do not disappear because you reset the iPhone. You can continue to use it normally after resetting the iPhone.
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How long does an Apple ID stay locked?

But you're not ready to pass “Go” just yet… According to Apple, “After multiple unsuccessful attempts to unlock your account, your Apple ID will remain locked, and you can try the next day again.” In other words, you get to enjoy a 24-hour stint in Apple jail.
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Can you jailbreak an Apple ID locked iPhone?

The short answer is: YES.

You can jailbreak an iCloud-locked iPhone using some jailbreaking tools. This will remove some restrictions set by your software but won't remove the iCloud Activation Lock.
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What happens when Apple ID is locked?

First things first, you need to unlock your device and change your password in order to regain full access to your device. To unlock your device, you can use two-factor authentication, a recovery key, or the iForgot service. Change your account password, and check if you're still getting security warnings and alerts.
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How many attempts do you get for Apple ID?

Don't rush to guess your Apple ID password

When people forget their passcode, they often rush to guess the passcode. This results in the iPhone being disabled after several attempts such as 10 attempts which disables your iPhone for an hour.
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Can Apple unlock a permanently locked iPhone?

If your iPhone is permanently locked, the only way to unlock it is to reset it. Fortunately, the Security Lockout feature allows you to quickly unlock your iPhone without a computer. Before resetting your iPhone, make sure the following: Your iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or later.
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Is it illegal to unlock iCloud locked iPhone?

“Every method for removing iCloud involves illegal activity.” When the owner of a phone returns it to their cell phone provider as part of a phone upgrade or insurance claim, the employee who collects it is trained to ask that customer to remove iCloud from the device, according to spokespeople from AT&T and T-Mobile.
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Can police get into iPhone with passcode?

Usually, iPhones have pretty good technology, where unless they have your passcode, the police and prosecutors cannot get into your iPhone. So, they can get a search warrant, which they are required to do if they want to search your iPhone, but most of the time they are not able to do that.
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Can police track your Apple ID?

Unless they have the passcode or a suspect unlocks the device for them, there is nothing at all that either law enforcement or Apple can retrieve from the device.
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How many times can you fail Apple ID password?

After six failed attempts to enter your passcode, your iPhone displays a red message that says "iPhone is Disabled." The iPhone also prompts you to try again after a minute -- you cannot make another passcode attempt until the minute is up.
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How do I completely reset and delete Apple ID on iPhone?

Go back to Settings and tap General > Transfer or Reset [device] > Erase All Content and Settings. If you've turned on Find My [device], you may need to enter your Apple ID and password. If your device uses eSIM, choose the option to erase your device and the eSIM profile when asked.
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Can hackers change your Apple ID password?

Once you've had your Apple ID hacked, a hacker can change your password, remotely erase or lock your iPhone, or even make purchases with it!
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Can Apple block a stolen device?

Mark as Lost

When you mark your device as lost, you remotely lock it with a passcode, keeping your information secure. This also disables Apple Pay on the missing device. And you can display a custom message with your contact information on the missing device.
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Can police track a turned off iPhone?

Once they have a warrant, the police can access a phone's GPS data through a cell provider and view its current or last known location. Police and cell providers can track any phone that is connected to a cellular network in real time unless the phone is dead or turned off.
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Can you be forced to unlock your phone?

No, the police can't require you to unlock your phone without a search warrant. But even when police have a warrant, some courts have ruled that your cellphone password is protected by the Fifth Amendment and you cannot be compelled to share it.
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