Restore not allowed: "Find My iPhone" is on

Apple won't let you restore a backup while "Find My" is on on the phone. Only the customer can turn it off — their Apple ID password is needed.

What to do

  1. 1

    On the phone: Settings → owner's name → Find My → "Find My iPhone" → turn off. It will ask for the customer's Apple ID password.

  2. 2

    Retry the restore — the backup is intact.

  3. 3

    After the restore, Find My can be turned back on.

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