In this guide, we tell you about your options to erase and set up an iPhone or iPad that’s linked to a deleted or forgotten Apple Account that you no longer have access to. When you set up a new iPhone , you’re encouraged to sign in with an Apple Account (formerly called Apple ID). Signing in with an Apple Account lets you use iCloud, App Store, Find My, and a bunch of important core features. Nearly everyone sets up their iPhone with an Apple Account. And they also leave Find My enabled, as it’s a terrific safety feature that not only lets you see your iPhone’s location but also secures it with Activation Lock . Find My Activation Lock is a theft-deterrent barrier that prevents a thief from setting up a stolen iPhone after forcefully erasing or restoring it in recovery mode .…