Trying to factory reset an Iphone 6..

This phone was dropped in the water...and instead of waiting for it to "dry-out", I purchased another for my daughter. Well, now that it's working...I would like to use it for myself.  The problem: well, she forgot the e-mail associated with the I-tunes account for this phone and also the password.  Was told if I can't get into that account...the phone is useless! She has a new I-tunes account with her new phone...is there anyway to access, or find out any info through the new one?

Need help.. wrote:
Was told if I can't get into that account...the phone is useless!
Basically, yes.
Start here:
https://iforgot.apple.com
You may also have some luck if you have the original receipt. Apple may be willing to unlock it for you.

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