Activation Lock is a security feature used to prevent anyone from resetting or activating an Apple product without knowing the iCloud account sign-in details.
Find in-depth guides and best practices on how to remove, unlock and bypass iCloud activation lock. Reviews of tools to unlock iCloud and Find My iPhone – even without knowing the passcode or the original owner. Tips on managing and using the iCloud lock on your iPadOS or iOS device.
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If Apple suspects your account has been hacked it will suspend it If you receive an email or see an on-screen prompt on your Apple device which says: “This Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons” “You can’t sign in because your account has been disabled due to security reasons” “This Apple ID has …
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Apple devices, such as the iPad, come with a security feature called Activation Lock. It is designed to protect the iPad from: hackers unauthorized access theft if it is ever lost or stolen. Using the Find My App owners can track their device’s movements if it goes missing. They can even remotely wipe the iPad …
How To Sort An iPad Trapped On The iCloud Activation Lock Screen Read »
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. What causes this issue? If …
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The iCloud activation lock status tells you if a device has Apple’s security system enabled on it. This is important when buying or selling a secondhand iOS device as the security system will stop you from setting up or using it. The security system is called the iCloud activation lock. It is controlled from the …
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There are many companies that claim to be able to unlock iCloud locked iPhone models. Some even claim to be able to bypass iCloud activation lock or remove the iCloud account from a locked device. However, our testing has shown that all of the free iCloud unlocking services and many of the paid ones are …
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Removing the iCloud Activation Lock prompt from an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Apple Watch has never been easier. There are many fixes, services, and tools to pick from online. However, I found all of the free services, and most of the paid tools advertised are scams. This means you will probably get ripped off …
Unbeatable Ways To Permanently Remove iCloud Activation Lock [2021 Guide] Read »
In this in-depth article, I give 5 different methods 2,356 website visitors have used to easily bypass iCloud activation lock on iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. You will learn: 3 easy methods of bypassing the iCloud activation lock that anyone can do An iCloud bypass method that can remove activation lock from your iPadOS or …
Apple has built a number of tools, such as the activation lock, to dissuade thieves from stealing your Apple Watch. These software tools keep your Watch and the data on it safe. Unfortunately, these tools can be too secure and prevent innocent buyers of used Apple products from setting up their gadgets properly. So how …
Since the iCloud lock was introduced in 2013 I have guided hundreds of clients who wanted to know how to remove activation lock without previous owner helping them. Most clients had no idea that the used iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch they bought was activation locked until they tried to set it up and they …
How To Remove Find My iPhone Activation Lock Without Previous Owner, Password, Or Apple ID Read »
Knowing your Apple ID password is crucial for making sure you always have access to your Apple products. Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, and other devices can be tied to this account. Your Apple ID and your password are two different elements in your account. The Apple ID is your username, so it’s important to …
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Many years ago, after a great deal of research and testing, I found you can unlock the iCloud activation lock using an iCloud bypass tool. However, most tools do not work and are scams. If you do a google search you will find dozens of iCloud bypass tools advertised on the web – but which …
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Over the last decade of owning and supporting Apple products, I have had to track down many lost devices using the Find My app. Without this useful tool, I would not have found my own iPhone when I lost it in the cinema. Apple’s Find My app is the new combination of 2 older apps …
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iCloud securely stores all your files, photos, contacts, notes, and more keeping them up to date and available wherever you are. Anything stored on iCloud can be viewed on any of your Apple devices as long as you are signed in with your Apple ID. With iCloud, changes you make on one Apple device automatically appear …
Like all computing environments iCloud has its flaws, but it is regarded as highly secure making it very safe to use. iCloud is secured with 2-step verification and an Apple ID so secure even Apple claims it can’t hack it. However, there have been leaks of personal information taken from iCloud that was claimed to …
Over the last decade, I have been asked about Apple’s iCloud online storage service numerous times. Even now many people are confused about the basics of iCloud, such as how to log in. This article will provide some simple tools to help you get into and out of iCloud. Specifically, this guide will teach you: …
In my 10+ years of supporting Apple devices, I have been asked how to remotely wipe the contents of a missing iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or iPod Touch many times by frightened users. iPhone owners don’t want a stranger to be able to access personal data on their stolen or missing device. Or be able …
iCloud is a completely free software tool that is pre-installed on all Apple devices – from Mac computers through to iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. There are a number of things iCloud allows you to do such as backup your device’s data and secure it if lost or stolen. Best of all it does these …
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