My Dad passed away last year but left me his iPhone SE 2. I want to factory reset the phone, but I don't know his passcode and obviously don't have his fingerprint. Is there any way to factory reset it without knowing any of his passwords?
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iPhone SE (2016) Need to factory reset the iPhone SE 2
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Sorry about your Dad. Apple has a process to gain access to your father's accounts and devices if you don't know the passcode/passwords, etc.
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How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support
This article explains how to request access to or delete someone’s Apple ID and the data stored with it after they have passed away.
Thank you. That looks like exactly what I want.Sorry about your Dad. Apple has a process to gain access to your father's accounts and devices if you don't know the passcode/passwords, etc.
How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support
This article explains how to request access to or delete someone’s Apple ID and the data stored with it after they have passed away.
