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Guides explaining how to unlock the iCloud lock on your Apple iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or iPod Touch.

Find out how to set up and use your device even if it has the iCloud lock enabled.

For more information, see our in-depth iCloud guides or learn about how Find My works.

For more help with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iPod Touch, or Mac, see Apple troubleshooting & how-to guides.

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iPhone 4 / 4S iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

This in-depth guide shows all the ways you can bypass the Activation Lock (also known as the iCloud Lock) on the iPhone 4 and 4S. The methods in this guide will work without the previous owners’ help, or without knowing the Apple ID password for the device. The instructions in this article are only  for […]

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Apple MacBook

MacBook iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

This guide is packed with tried and tested techniques that explain how to remove Activation Lock on MacBook computers. The iCloud Lock is available on all new MacBooks, including: MacBook Pro computers with Apple silicon or the Apple T2 Security Chip. This includes the 4th generation of MacBook Pro released in late 2018, and the

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iPhone XR

iPhone XR iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

This guide is packed with tried and tested techniques that will explain how to bypass Activation Lock on iPhone XR phones. The topics covered include bypassing the iCloud lock: On a used iPhone XR. For free. Online. Using tools. Without the previous owner. Without knowing the Apple ID or password Read on and within a

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iPhone 11

iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

The iPhone 11 range of phones was released in 2019 with a feature called iCloud Activation Lock, which is part of the phone’s security system that Apple calls Find My. This easy-to-follow guide will explain how to bypass Activation Lock, also known as iCloud lock, on iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro

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Macbook computer

Understanding and using Activation Lock on Apple Mac

As an Apple Certified Independent Technician for both iOS devices and Mac computers, I have learned a great deal about how the Apple computer iCloud Activation Lock operates. Activation Lock is part of Find My – a feature created by Apple to stop anyone else from using your MacBook, iMac, or other Mac computer if

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Remove Activation Lock from iCloud locked iPhone

How to unlock the iCloud Lock for free: A guide

As an Apple Certified Independent Technician I have developed, verified, and tested solutions you can use to remove the iCloud Activation Lock for free on your device. My techniques don’t just work on iPhone, they work on all Apple products – including iPhone, iPad, or Mac – so regardless of what device you own you

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iPhone showing the locked to owner warning

How to remove Activation Lock without previous owner

Struggling to setup your Apple device due to the  iPhone Locked to Owner message? Drawing from my vast experience, I have tested and successfully implemented various strategies to unlock iPhones, iPads, and Macs burdened by this issue. My journey has equipped me with firsthand knowledge in assisting clients who have inadvertently purchased Apple devices locked

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iPhone showing lost message

How to remove iCloud Activation Lock from any iPhone

The verified and tested solutions in this guide will explain how to bypass Activation Lock on all iPhone models. The topics covered include bypassing the Activation lock: On a used iPhone. For free. Online. Using tools. Without the previous owner. Without knowing the Apple ID or password Read on and within a few minutes, you

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iPad Activation Lock fix

How to bypass Activation Lock on your iPad (using tested fixes)

I have used my 10 years experience supporting Apple products to develop and verify 8 solutions you can use to remove Apple’s iCloud Activation Lock from your iPad. My solutions work even without the previous owner, or if you have forgotten the Apple ID and password for the device. My fixes work when you can’t

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Can jailbreaking bypass iCloud Activation Lock

Can jailbreaking bypass iCloud Activation Lock?

Jailbreaking an iPhone or iPad can provide users with a lot of freedom to customize their device and access features not normally available through Apple. But did you know that jailbreaking is the first step in being able to bypass iCloud Activation Lock? In this article, we’ll take a look at how jailbreaking can be

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unlock iCloud free tools

12 free iCloud Activation Lock removal tools, services and techniques

Many tools and services found online claim they can remove the Activation Lock for free by iCloud unlocking your locked Apple device. In this article you will find: 9 free iCloud unlock tools and service. 3 free techniques that are guaranteed to remove Activation Lock. Reviews of all 12 tools, services, and techniques. The free

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Locked iCloud account

How to unlock iCloud account that’s locked or disabled

Your iCloud account is disabled or locked if you (or someone else) enter the wrong Apple ID password too many times. This guide explains how to unlock your iCloud account and gain access when it has been disabled, including: Free unlocking technique Unlocking your account without your phone Unlock your account without your password Unlocking

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Turn Off Activation Lock

How to turn off Activation Lock (on any Apple device)

This guide will help you remove the Activation Lock warning message using the official method endorsed by Apple. These methods work on any Apple device, including: I have been helping readers to successfully unlock the Activation Lock screen using the methods in this guide for many years. It is a simple process that only takes

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iPhone Activation Lock

Activation Lock on iPhone

The iPhone Activation Lock is a security feature of Apple’s iOS operating system. Activation lock is designed to protect your iPhone, and its data if it is stolen or lost. It works by preventing your iPhone from being reset and reused until the owner’s Apple ID and password are typed into the device. The iPhone Activation

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Apple Watch

Activation Lock on Apple Watch

Apple says, “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”. This feature is actually a complex security system that protects your Apple Watch and helps stop thieves from using or selling it. Activation Lock is enabled on your

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Can iCloud Activation Lock Be Removed?

Can iCloud Activation Lock be unlocked on a locked device?

Yes, you can unlock iCloud Activation Lock from all Apple devices including: The quickest and easiest way to remove the iCloud Activation Lock is by entering the Apple ID and password into the device when prompted. If you have forgotten your Apple ID you can reset it. However, this won’t work if you don’t know

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iPad showing Activation Lock message

How to fix “This iPad is linked to an Apple ID” iCloud Activation Lock message

This simple guide shows several ways to get rid of the annoying “This iPad is linked to an Apple ID” Message. Follow the steps to get your iPad unlocked and working properly… This guide is written for the iPad, but the information also applies to iPod Touch and iPhone devices. Advertisement What causes this issue?

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