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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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How to bypass Activation Lock without knowing the Apple ID

When you forget your Apple ID it is a nightmare as you need it before you can sign out of Find My or iCloud on your device. This means you can’t turn off the Activation Lock feature on the device. This is a common issue with second-hand Apple products where owners sell their device without […]

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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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Bypass iCloud Activation Lock on iPhone, iPad, Mac and more

Over the last 10 years I have been tracking down, verifying, and testing all the ways the claimed to successfully bypass the Activation Lock screen on Apple products. So if you buy a used Apple device and it: you can be sure your device has been activation locked and you need to bypass the lock

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Remove Activation Lock from iCloud locked iPhone

How to unlock iCloud Locked iPhone for free (using my verified methods)

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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MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

This guide is packed with verified methods that explain how to remove Activation Lock on MacBook Pro models. The iCloud Activation Lock is available on 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 5th generation released in

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iPhone 13 in different finishes

iPhone 13 iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

The verified and tested solutions in this guide will explain how to bypass the iCloud lock on iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max models. The topics covered include bypassing the iCloud lock: On a used iPhone 13. For free. Online. Using tools. Without the previous owner. Without knowing

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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 XS

iPhone XS / XS Max Activation Lock bypass guide

This in-depth guide shows all the verified ways you can remove the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max iCloud Activation Lock (also known as the iCloud Lock). The tried and tested methods in this guide will even work without the previous owners’ help, or without knowing the Apple ID password for the device. The instructions

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iPhone 4 in black and white finish

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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iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in white and rose gold finish

iPhone 6 / 6 Plus 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 6. 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 the iPhone

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How to remove Activation Lock without previous owner

Struggling with iCloud Activation Lock on an Apple device without access to the previous owner’s information? 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

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iPhone iCloud Activation Lock removal guide (7 verified methods)

In this in-depth article, I give 7 tried and tested methods that 6,246 clients have used to bypass iCloud Activation Lock on their iPhones. You will learn: DOWNLOAD: A free copy of this guide that shows the 7 techniques that can bypass the iPhone Activation Lock easily. No signup is required. We don’t even ask

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iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 8

How To Bypass iCloud Activation Lock on iPhone 8 / 8 Plus

As an experienced professional in Apple device security, I’ve closely examined the Activation Lock feature introduced with the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in 2017. My extensive testing and research has enabled me to compile this guide, offering multiple techniques for bypassing the iCloud Activation Lock on iPhone 8 and 8 Plus models. My

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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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iPad mini 6 and iPad mini 5

iPad mini iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

The latest iPad mini was released in 2021 and, like all the previous incarnations, had a feature called iCloud Activation Lock. The lock is part of the tablet’s security system which Apple calls Find My. While bypassing iCloud Activation Lock is awkward, it is possible. This easy-to-follow guide will explain how to bypass Activation Lock,

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iPad Pro 11-inch

iPad Pro iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

This easy-to-follow guide will explain how to bypass Activation Lock on any model of iPad Pro. The 5th generation iPad Pro was released in 2021 which included a 12.9-inch display. And like the previous models in the range, it included the iCloud Activation Lock. The iCloud lock is part of Apple’s security system called Find

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How to bypass Activation Lock on your iPad (using my tried and tested techniques)

I have used my 10 years experience supporting Apple products to develop and verify 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. They are also suitable if you can’t

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Mac mini 5 (2022)

Mac mini iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

The iCloud Activation Lock is available on Mac mini computers with Apple silicon or the Apple T2 Security Chip. This includes the 4th generation of Mac mini released in 2018 and the 5th generation released in 2020. The iCloud lock is part of Apple’s security system administered via Find My and is now found on all new

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iPhone X

iPhone X iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

The verified and tested solutions in this guide will explain how to bypass the iCloud lock on iPhone X. With over 10 years of experience supporting Apple products, I have successfully unlocked dozens of Apple handsets. The topics covered include removing the Activation Lock lock: On a used iPhone X. For free. Online. Using tools.

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Gold iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus 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 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were released in 2016 by Apple, and both models included the iCloud Activation Lock feature. Activation Lock was designed by Apple

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iPhone 15 in different finishes

iPhone 15 / 15 Pro iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models were announced by Apple in September 2023 with a feature called iCloud Activation Lock, which is part of the phone’s security system called Find My. This easy-to-follow guide will explain how to bypass Activation Lock, also known as iCloud lock, on iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone

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iPhone 5 in white

iPhone 5 / 5C / 5S iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

The iPhone 5 was released by Apple in 2012 with iOS 6, which didn’t have the iCloud Activation Lock feature. Instead, it relied on the owner paying for MobileMe which had basic device tracking functionality. However, in 2013 iOS 7 was delivered which included a free version of Find My iPhone and introduced the Activation

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iPhone SE 2022 in red, starlight, and midnight color schemes

How to bypass iPhone SE iCloud Activation Lock

The Activation Lock is part of the iPhone SE’s security system which is managed using the Find My app.  The iCloud Activation Lock is designed to protect your device if it is lost or stolen and ends up in the wrong hands. This guide, developed using my decade long expertise with Apple Tech, describes several

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iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro Max iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models were announced by Apple in September 2022 with a feature called iCloud Activation Lock, which is part of the phone’s security system called Find My. This easy-to-follow guide will explain how to bypass Activation Lock, also known as iCloud lock, on iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone

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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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Overcoming failures in the Activation Lock removal process

Understanding the intricacies of Apple’s Activation Lock can be a daunting task. This feature is a powerful tool for device protection but poses a challenge when you need to remove it – maybe you’ve bought a pre-owned device, or you’ve simply forgotten your credentials. If you’ve experienced the frustration of failed attempts at removing Activation

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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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iPadOS 15 Activation Lock Bypass

Guide for bypassing iPadOS 15 Activation Lock & removing iCloud lock

For those using an iPad running iPadOS 15, Activation Lock is an essential security feature. It ensures that only the original owner can access the tablet, making it useless to the thief if it is stolen. Unfortunately, this can be a problem if a user needs to access an iPad with Activation Lock enabled. Fortunately, there are

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iPadOS 16 Activation Lock Bypass

Bypass iPadOS 16 Activation Lock & Remove iCloud Lock

Activation Lock is one of the most important security features for the Apple iPad, especially for those running on iPadOS 16. Activation Lock was built to ensure that only the original user can access the tablet, rendering it useless if it is ever lost or stolen. Unfortunately, this can present a problem if you need

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Bypass iOS 15 Activation Lock and remove iCloud lock

Activation Lock is an essential security feature for iPhone, particularly those that are running iOS 15.  This feature was designed to ensure that only the original user has access to the phone, making it useless if ever it is lost or stolen. While this is a beneficial security measure, it can be problematic if you need

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iOS 16 unlock iCloud

How To Bypass iOS 16 Activation Lock & Remove iCloud Lock

Activation Lock is one of the most important security features for the Apple iPhone, especially for those running on iOS 16. Activation Lock was built to ensure that only the original user can access the phone, rendering it useless if it is ever lost or stolen. Unfortunately, this can present a problem if you need

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MacBook Air with M1 chip

How To Bypass iCloud Activation Lock On MacBook Air

This guide contains verified methods that we use to remove Activation Lock on MacBook Air computers. The iCloud Lock is available on M1 and M2 MacBook Air laptops or with the Apple T2 Chip. This means all MacBook Air laptops released since 2018 have this security feature. The Activation Lock, also known as the iCloud lock,

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12 tools and techniques to unlock iCloud for free

Many tools and services found online claim they can remove the Activation Lock for free by iCloud unlocking your locked Apple device. However, after researching many free iCloud bypass tools I have found most don’t exists, some are dangerous, and others simply don’t work. In this article you will find out: An extensive list of 9

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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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Bypass Activation Lock On The Mac Studio

How to bypass Activation Lock on the Mac Studio

The iCloud Activation Lock is available on Mac Studio computers running on Apple silicon, including those with the M1 Max or M1 Ultra system on a chip. The Activation Lock, also known as the iCloud lock, is part of Apple’s security system and is administered via Find My Mac. The lock is found on all new Mac computers. The

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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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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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