I can't remember the password I used to set up icloud nor the email I used to set it up with. I have my apple ID and email for that account.

I recently had to do a factory restore on my iphone 4s. Upon trying to set up my phone again I am being asked to sign into my icloud account. I can't remember the password or the email I used to set it up. I know my Apple ID, password and email for that account, but that doesn't allow me to get back into my phone. I can't reset the icloud password because I can't remember the email I used. Any ideas on what I can do please ?

Hi, Fugalltadowivu.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
This sounds like Activation Lock has been enabled on this device. Here is some helpful information regarding this feature.
Find My iPhone Activation Lock
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201365
If you purchased your device from a third party, this device may be locked to their Apple ID. If this is the case you may want to check out the article below.
Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous owner’s account
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441
Cheers,
Jason H.

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