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My phone keeps saying activation required

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Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?

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*****

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Nice to meet you, *****!
What phone do you have?

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iphone 11

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Got it!
You likely mean Activation Lock as your iPhone is probably previously owned. You must contact the previous owner to unlock the iPhone, or it will remain useless to you.

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It's brand new

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Where have you bought it?

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Apple store

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Have you made the initial first set up?

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yes

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Have you created the AppleID?

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I've been using the phone for months. But today, out of nowhere, it just started saying activation required

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Understood.
Please follow the onscreen steps to enter the Apple ID and password you used to set up your device or your device passcode.

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So I dont remember my passcode and have tried logging in through another devise but my account got locked

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What email address are you using with your Apple ID?

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*****@gmail.com

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Thanks.
*****
Do you have access to this mobile number?

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no

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Understood.
If you don't have a trusted device, you can reset your password using a web browser – but the process may take a little longer.
Please go to this website --->> https://iforgot.apple.com/uk/password/verify/appleid and enter your mail *****@gmail.com.
Follow on-screen instructions to reset the password.

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I'm sorry
Can you try this email?
*****@icloud.com

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Okay.
*****
What about this number?

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yes

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Great!

  1. Please go to this website --->> https://iforgot.apple.com/uk/password/verify/appleid and enter your mail *****@icloud.com
  2. Enter your phone number: *****
  3. Follow on-screen instructions to reset the password.
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I followed the instructions and it said this, "We are evaluating your information and will have an update in 24 hours. Apple Support cannot help to reduce your waiting period.
When it is time to reset your password, we will send instructions to*****."

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Then you should wait.

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What happens after I'm able to reset my password?

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It seems like they've been a lot of attempts to log in.

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yes

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After you'll be able to reset your password you can come back to us and we'll continue to activate your iPhone.

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okay
Thank you

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No problem. 😊
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For your convenience, here's the link - https://howly.com/chat

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Will I be able to talk to you specifically?

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Yes. *****

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Thanks ma'am
Have a great day

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Please feel free to contact us at any time. We'll be happy to help you. Have a nice one!

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