Apple Device Passcode Reset or Activation Lock (Cellular-Mobile)
Forgotten or Unknown PIN/Passcode, iPhone Locked
Reset PIN/PASSCODE on device – PASSCODE Lock:
If the user forgets their PASSCODE or the user has left the department for an Apple iphone, navigate to this site for procedure on how to fix/remove it:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204306
This will require a computer and some software being downloaded to the computer and the phone to be in recovery mode (times out after 15 minutes).
Activation Lock – Phone activated with an Apple ID and/or has Find My Phone activated
Call AppleCare Account Security for Education customers: 800-800-2775 (Option 3,1,1)
The AppleCare agent you speak with may ask you to provide the following information via a secure portal they will generate for you on a case by case basis:
- Institution name: UW Madison DoIT
- Device serial number(s) and/or IMEI/MEID
- Proof of Purchase (**request from DoIT Via HD Ticket For other questions related to Cellular service, please use this form**)