Unlocking a Deceased Loved One's iPhone 13: A Guide for Grieving Families
When a person dies, accessing their iPhone and retrieving personal data can be challenging. Apple allows for the removal of Activation Lock from devices linked to a deceased family member's Apple ID, but this automatically restores the device to factory settings. To overcome this, Apple now offers the option to add a "Legacy Contact" for the Apple ID, allowing trusted individuals to access the data after the user's death. The legacy contact must provide a death certificate and unique access key to request Apple to hand over the data. Alternatively, family members can request Apple to delete the Apple ID and all personal data by providing legal documents.