What is apple activation lock

About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch

Find My includes a feature called Activation Lock that’s designed to prevent anyone else from using your Apple Watch if it’s ever lost or stolen.

Find My and Activation Lock for your Apple Watch turn on automatically when you set up Find My iPhone on your paired iPhone. With Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password are required before anyone can:

• Unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone.
• Pair and use your Apple Watch with a new iPhone.
• Turn off Find My on your device.

This can help you keep your device secure, even if it’s in the wrong hands, and can improve your chances of recovering it. Even if you erase your device remotely, Activation Lock can continue to keep anyone from reactivating your device without your permission. All you need to do is keep Find My turned on, and remember your Apple ID and password.

Check to see if Activation Lock is on

Follow these steps on your paired iPhone to see if Activation Lock is turned on:

1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the My Watch tab, then tap All Watches at the top of the screen.
3. Tap the info button next to your Apple Watch.

If you see Find My Apple Watch, then Activation Lock is on.

If your Apple Watch goes missing

If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen, you can use Find My to help you locate it and protect your information. Just sign in to iCloud.com or the Find My app to see your missing watch on a map, play a sound to help you find it, use Lost Mode to lock it, or remotely erase all of your personal information.

Turn off Activation Lock before you send your Apple Watch in for service, sell it, or give it away

Before you send your Apple Watch in for service, sell it, or give it away, you should turn off Activation Lock on your Apple Watch. Just unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone:

1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together.
2. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
3. Tap the My Watch tab, then tap All Watches at the top of the screen.
4. Tap the info button next to your Apple Watch.
5. Tap Unpair Apple Watch. For cellular models of Apple Watch, tap Remove [Carrier] Plan. If you aren’t going to pair with a different Apple Watch or iPhone, you might need to contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription.*
6. Enter your Apple ID password. If you forgot your Apple ID password, you can reset it.
7. Tap again to confirm.

If you can’t access your iPhone or Apple Watch, or if your Apple Watch isn’t paired with your iPhone and you need to turn off Activation Lock:

1. On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Go to Find My iPhone.
3. Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.
4. Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased.
5. Click the remove button next to your Apple Watch.

* Carrier fees may apply. Contact your carrier for details.

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Функция Activation Lock от Apple значительно усложнила жизнь ремонтникам макбуков

Каждый месяц тысячи iPhone, косметическое и техническое состояние которых практически идеальное, отправляются на разборку на запчасти. Причина — Activation Lock, которая не дает возможности использовать устройство по назначению. Изначально эта функция была внедрена для того, чтобы украденным или найденным телефоном нельзя было воспользоваться, а также закрыть возможность просмотреть данные владельца устройства.

Activation Lock активируется на мобильных устройствах Apple. MacBook были лишены этой функции, но с появлением macOS Catalina и чипов T2 они ее получили. Для владельцев такая защита может служить гарантией того, что их данными никто не воспользуется. Но вот для вторичного рынка электронных устройств и игроков этого рынка Activation Lock — проблема.

Так, теперь существует возможность купить ноутбук с рук, и получить неработающий кирпич, который годится лишь на детали. Аналогичным образом такая проблема грозит мастерам по ремонту, которые покупают нерабочие ноутбуки, восстанавливают их, а затем продают. Хорошо, если есть возможность проверить устройство на наличие блокировки. Но во многих случаях такой возможности нет.

К слову, многие пользователи устройств от Apple не понимают, что если они не деактивируют Activation Lock перед продажей или передачей устройства, то новый владелец ничего не сможет поделать с девайсом. Пользователи считают, что если вернули телефон к фабричным настройкам, удалив весь контент, то это все. Но нет, необходимо еще и убрать функцию Find My Phone.

Apple же никак не проясняет этот вопрос, предоставляя покупателям самим в нем разобраться. Да, на сайте производителя есть упоминание об Activation Lock, но в самом низу страницы и едва ли не мелким штрифтом.

Пользователи макбуков раньше могли искать свои устройства при помощи функции «Find My», но Activation Lock не было. А теперь все есть. По словам игроков вторичного рынка электронных устройств около 20% макбуков, поступающих к ним, теперь залочены. А чип Т2 делает надежду на разлочку напрасной. Насколько известно, пока что лишь Apple в состоянии отвязать бук от учетки пользователя, при помощи специального ПО.

По словам представителей ремонтных сервисов, через их руки в месяц проходят сотни и тысячи заблокированных устройств, которые годятся только на детали, несмотря на их превосходное состояние. Причем большая часть вовсе не украдены — просто владелец перед передачей забывает убрать свою учетную запись. Около 99% гаджетов переданы в другие руки добровольно, а не украдены или потеряны.

Кстати, в 2018 году на Хабре публиковалась статья о Т2 и макбуках. В частности, в ней рассказывалось еще об одной проблеме, но уже не для ремонтных центров, а для покупателей устройств. Так, Apple в состоянии активировать функцию, когда после ремонта макбука нужно запускать специальный конфигуратор ПО Apple Service Toolkit 2. Если это не сделать, то система просто не будет работать.

Таким образом, если даже поломка не слишком сложная, и технически подкованный пользователь в состоянии выполнить ее своими руками, ему все равно придется обращаться в сервисный центр Apple. Можно предположить, что эта услуга далеко не бесплатная, в особенности для тех пользователей, у кого истек срок гарантийного ремонта и технической поддержки.

Элементом этого программного пакета является Mac Resource Inspector. Он «выполняет быструю проверку аппаратного и программного обеспечения», включая самые разные модули системы, включая дисплей, графический чип, ОЗУ и т.п. Работает ПО только при подключении к Apple Global Service Exchange (GSX), это облачный сервис, который Apple предоставляет своим сотрудникам и партнерам для проведения технического обслуживания устройств. Для работы с сервисом необходима авторизация — пароль и логин от Apple (и это вовсе не iCloud).

Если эта возможность будет активирована корпорацией, то она сможет взять бразды правления ремонта своих устройств в свои же руки. Разговоры о том, что все это — для безопасности пользователей, что ремонты должны быть «качественными, выполненными в авторизованных сервисных центрах», а не сделанными «на коленке в обычных ремонтных мастерских» пока так и остаются разговорами.

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Activation Lock for Mac

Activation Lock is designed to prevent others from using your Mac if it’s lost or stolen.

Activation Lock helps keep your Mac secure, even if it’s lost or stolen, and can improve your chances of recovering it. With Activation Lock, your Apple ID password or device passcode is required before anyone can turn off Find My, erase your Mac, or reactivate and use your Mac. Even if you erase your Mac remotely, Activation Lock can continue to deter others from reactivating your Mac without your permission. All you need to do is keep Find My turned on and remember your Apple ID and password.

How to enable Activation Lock

If your Mac meets the Activation Lock system requirements, just turn on Find My to enable Activation Lock:

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Apple ID.
2. Select iCloud in the sidebar, then select Find My Mac on the right.

Activation Lock remains enabled as long as you keep Find My turned on. Learn more about Find My.

How to disable Activation Lock

To disable Activation Lock, turn off Find My:

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Apple ID.
2. Select iCloud in the sidebar, then deselect Find My Mac on the right.
   Find My also turns off when you sign out of iCloud, such as when preparing to sell, give away, or trade in your Mac.

If you don’t have access to your Mac, use a web browser on another device to remove Activation Lock.

If your previously owned Mac shows an Activation Lock window that asks for someone else’s Apple ID, the previous owner may need to remove Activation Lock for you.

System requirements for Activation Lock

Activation Lock is available on Mac computers with Apple silicon or the Apple T2 Security Chip. Additional requirements:

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Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Find My includes Activation Lock—a feature that’s designed to prevent anyone else from using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, if it’s ever lost or stolen. Activation Lock turns on automatically when you turn on Find My on your device.

Activation Lock helps you keep your device secure, even if it’s in the wrong hands, and can improve your chances of recovering it. Even if you erase your device remotely, Activation Lock can continue to deter anyone from reactivating your device without your permission. All you need to do is keep Find My turned on, and remember your Apple ID and password.

With watchOS 2 and later, you can use Activation Lock to protect your Apple Watch. And with macOS Catalina or later and Mac computers that have the Apple T2 Security Chip or Apple silicon you can use Activation Lock to protect your Mac, too.

Here’s how it works

Each time an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, or Mac computer that has an Apple T2 security chip or Apple silicon is activated or recovered, the device contacts Apple to check whether Activation Lock is turned on.

Activation Lock turns on automatically when you set up Find My.* After it’s turned on, Apple securely stores your Apple ID on its activation servers and links it to your device. Your Apple ID password or device passcode is required before anyone can turn off Find My, erase your device, or reactivate and use your device.

If your device is lost or stolen

If you ever misplace your device—whether it’s lost or you think it might have been stolen—you should immediately use Mark As Lost in the Find My app.

Mark As Lost locks your screen with a passcode and lets you display a custom message with your phone number to help you get it back. You can also remotely erase your device if needed. Your custom message continues to display even after the device is erased.

While Activation Lock works in the background to make it more difficult for someone to use or sell your missing device, Lost Mode clearly shows anyone who finds your device that it still belongs to you and can’t be reactivated without your password.

If you forget your Apple ID or password

Your Apple ID is the account that you use to sign in to all Apple services. Usually, your Apple ID is your email address. If you forget it, we can help you find your Apple ID.

If you can’t find your Apple ID or reset your password, you’ll lose access to your account and might be unable to use or reactivate your device. To help prevent this, visit your Apple ID account page periodically to review and update your account information.

Check for Activation Lock before you buy a device from someone else

Before you buy an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, from someone other than Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller, make sure that the device is erased and no longer linked to the previous owner’s account.

On a device with iOS or iPadOS 15 or later that is protected by Activation Lock, you see an «iPhone Locked to Owner» screen when you turn on or wake the device. Don’t take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch if it’s protected by Activation Lock.

If you don’t see that screen, follow these steps to check if the device is ready to use:

1. Turn on and unlock the device.
2. If the passcode Lock Screen or the Home Screen appears, the device hasn’t been erased. Ask the seller to follow the steps below to completely erase the device. Don’t take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it’s been erased.
3. Begin the device setup process.
4. If you’re asked for the previous owner’s Apple ID and password, the device is still linked to their account. Hand the device back to the seller and ask them to enter their password. If the previous owner isn’t present, contact them as soon as possible and ask them to use a browser to remove the device from their account. Don’t take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been removed from the previous owner’s account.

A device is ready for you to use when you see the Hello screen.

Before you give away your device or send it in for service

Make sure that you turn off Find My on your device before you give it away or send it in for repair. Otherwise, your device is locked and anyone that you give the device to can’t use it normally and Apple technicians can’t perform service repairs. Just sign out of iCloud and then erase all content and settings. This completely erases your device, removes it from your Apple ID, and turns off Find My.

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[2021] How to Remove Activation Lock without Previous Owner’s Password

Apr 18, 2021 (Updated: Dec 07, 2021) • Filed to: Bypass Activation Lock

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User Problem

A friend from Africa sent me a link to help him secure and purchase an iPhone from eBay without knowing the status of the device. When it was delivered to me, I noticed that the device is iCloud Activation locked and there is no way to contact the previous owner. Please, I need help on how to remove Activation Lock from the iPhone without the previous owner’s consent.

In this article, we will discuss how to remove activation lock without previous owner of the device. We’ll also explain other ways to remove activation lock and answer all your question on activation lock removal.

2.1. Professional iPhone Activation Lock Removal Software

Part 1. What is Activation Lock? A Simple Look

Activation Lock is a single feature of Apple Find My [device] while «Find My [device]» has other features. Activation lock turns on automatically whenever Find My [device] is activated. Hence, activation locks ensure that your device information and data are kept safe at all times, and stops anyone who stole your phone from reactivating it even after erasing it. Activation Lock is a single feature of Find My while «Find My» has other features. If an iPhone is erased without entering correct Apple ID and password, the activation lock screen will appear as below:

Pros of Turning on Activation Lock

If your device is covered by AppleCare+ Theft & Loss package, you’re required to have to Find My Device enabled on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch at the time it was lost or stolen.

You can be able to track the physical location of your device, make the device play a sound or activate Lost Mode via Find My iPhone.

You can reset your iPhone password via iCloud if the activation lock is turned on.

Part 2. How to Remove Activation Lock without Previous Owner?

If your device is activation locked, it simply means that you or someone else’s iCloud account is still linked to the factory erased iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The official way to remove this barrier is by providing the password to the linked iCloud account without which no one can be able to access the device.

Fortunately, we’ll be showing you un-official ways to bypass Find My iPhone activation lock screen without previous owners password.

Method 1: Professional iPhone Activation Lock Removal Software

An iCloud activation lock bypass tool — WooTechy iSalvor can remove the activation lock screen on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch without a password. If you bought an iCloud locked iPhone, an easy way to reactivate the device should be by using the iSalvor bypass tool. This tool allows you to reactivate a locked iPhone without entering the iCloud username or password.

Great Features of iSalvor Bypass Toolпјљ

Remove activation lock screen without previous owner’s passwords in seconds.

Easily access your iOS device using any Apple ID after unlocking.

Eliminate the chances of the previous owner tracking your device.

Your device won’t be erased or blocked by the previous owner’s iCloud account.

Support iPhone 5S to iPhone X running iOS 12.3 and later versions.

Watch a Video Turtoial to Learn How to Remove Activation Lock without Previous Owner’s Password First.

Here are also the simple teps to remove iPhone activation lock on iOS devices.

Step 1. Get, install, and launch iSalvor software on your computer. Click the «Start» button to get started.

Step 2. Connect your iPhone computer system using a lightning cable.

Step 3. Now, you need to jailbreak your iOS device to continue. Click the link for a jailbreak solution for the Windows version. Follow the onscreen instructions to jailbreak your device if you are using a Mac.

Step 4. Confirm the on-screen information and lick «Start Bypass» to start removing activation lock screen without previous owner on your device.

Once you click the «Start Bypass» button, iSalvor will start bypassing the Apple activation lock on your device.

Step 5. In the end, the software will display «Successfully Bypassed». Then, click «Done» to exit the page.

Method 2: Online Activation Lock Removal Services

Some online services claim to remove activation lock such as iCloudin, Bypass iCloud Activation DNS, Appleiphoneunlock.uk Unlocker… abut a few you will see online today. Let’s now discuss some of these online services and a few cons and pros of using them. Let’s take the online service IMEIUnlockSIM for an example.

This is an online service that offers iCloud unlocking services for an $18.95 fee. The iCloud unlock delivery time is 5 to 10 days, and the service has some good reviews online.

Pros:

It works on iPhone activation lock removal.

It has some good reviews online.

Cons:

It delivers as a promise but doesn’t work on recent iPhones and iPads.

It takes a very long time to unlock iCloud, usually 5-10 days.

Method 3: A Loophole: DNS Bypass

iCloud DNS Bypass is another good method for unlocking activation locked iPhone or iPad. This solution is more of a manual process as you’ll be the one doing everything by yourself but the technique is not hard for a tech guru.

Pros:

iCloud DNS Bypass can be manually operated from your Wi-Fi settings.

It offers you good features and functions of your iPhone.

Cons:

The service may not unlock your iOS device.

It’s hard for non-technical clients to operate.

The method is not a permanent unlock. The activation lock will reappear after restarting.

Method 4: The Official Approach — Apple Support

You can contact Apple Support to turn off Activation Lock without previous owner from your iPhone or iPad if you have proof of ownership of the device.

You can call Apple support by phone and provide the following details.

Apple AppleCare agreement number.

Your device serial number.

Your phone receipt.

Pros:

It’s an easy and costless help.

If you have the details they want, your device activation lock will be removed without any function limitations.

Cons:

Apple Support doesn’t cover iPhone purchased from secondhand vendors.

Even if you provide every detail, it is still subject to Apple Support’s discretion to unlock your device.

Part 3. Remove Activation: If You Can Get in Touch with The Previous Owner

If your device is still linked to some else’s iCloud account and you can contact them by anyway, then if the person is willing to help, tell him/her to follow any of the steps outlined below:

#1. Remove Activation Lock with Screen Passcode

If the previous owner is close to you physically, you can easily walk up to him/her and ask the person to enter his/her screen password to unlock the device amd then exit his Apple ID.

#2. Remotely Remove Activation Lock through iCloud.com

If the previous owner is not physically reachable and wouldn’t agree to give you his/her iCloud account details, then ask him/her to follow these steps:

Step 1. The previous owner signs in www.iCloud.com.

Step 2. Go to «Find My iPhone > All Devices» and select the device to remove/unlock.

Step 3. Click «Erase [device]» and after erasing, click «Remove from Account».

Once the above steps are complete, the activation lock will be removed and you can use your own Apple ID.

Part 4. How to Get in Contact with the Previous Owner?

It’s possible to get the previous owner’s contact details if the device wasn’t properly wiped. Here are two ways to find the previous owner of the device:

#1. Find iPhone IMEI Number and Contact Carrier

Find the IMEI number of the iPhone: you can get it from the SIM tray, back of the iPhone, or activation screen. You can use an accurate IMEI checker to know which carrier the phone belongs to. Now, give the carrier a call and explain your predicaments. If they buy your explanation, they will give you the previous owner’s contact.

#2. Check iCloud Lost Mode for Info

If the device is in lost mode, there will be a message on the screen showing that the iPhone is lost and a number to call. You can contact the owner for help.

Part 5. Common Questions on How to Remove Activation Lock without Previous Owner

Q1 Can you bypass Apple Activation Lock?

Yes, Apple Activation Lock can be bypassed if you use the right tool or services.

Q2 How do I remove the previous owner from Apple ID?

You can remove the previous owner by clicking «Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings». Then, enter the Apple ID and password, and remove the previous owner.

Q3 Is there any way to remove Apple ID without a password?

Officially, Apple ID is linked to the hardware on your iPhone through Apple Server and it can only be removed only when entering the correct Apple ID and password. However, according to our research, there are some tools that can turn off Find My [device] and then erase the device to remove Apple ID without a password. If you need such a tool, you can search for this on Google and give it a try.

Q4 Does Turning Off «Find My iPhone» Disable Activation Lock?

Yes, if «Find My [device]» is turned off on an iOS device, iCloud activation lock will be disabled. In fact, turning off Find My iPhone is the only promising way to disable activation lock without the original password of the iCloud account, and that’s also how most activation lock removal applications like iSalvor work.

Q5 Is There a Free Way to Remove iPhone Activation Lock?

Because of the complicity of the activation lock system, there is hardly any way you can remove activation lock for free without a professional application. But you can download iSalvor for free and see if it works on your specific device with the links below.

Conclusion

Reading through this page, you might have come to the full knowledge on how to remove the activation lock without the previous owner’s password. If you unluckily bought a second-hand iPhone/iPad/iPod touch with activatioon lock, I would like to leave us with one tip: get a trial version of activation lock bypass tool to remove activation lock screen without the help of the previous owner. Moreover, compatibility should not be the source of worry! Just download and give it a try!

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