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Apple devices, such as the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iPod Touch, and Mac computers can all be locked. Once locked, they can become unusable so it is important to know how the unlock them safely.

Unfortunately, you can get locked out of your device through no fault of your own. Some frequent causes of accidental locks include children randomly pressing the screen, buying a used device, or inheriting a device.

If you do get locked out of your Apple product we have many guides on the site to help you. The types of locks our articles can help you remove or bypass include:

  • iCloud Activation Lock. A security system designed to prevent activation of used devices without the previous owner’s consent.
  • Passcode Lock. Stops access to a device by means of a 4 or 6 digit code.
  • Factory, SIM, Network, or Carrier Lock. Prevents you from swapping different carriers’ SIM cards between devices on different cellular networks.

The following guides will explain important tasks, such as:

  • Unlocking iPhone. Apple’s cellular telephone.
  • Unlocking iPad. Tablet computer by Apple.
  • Unlocking Apple Watch. Electronic timepiece and fitness tool.
  • Unlocking iPod Touch. Mobile music player that can be unlocked in the same way as iPhone.
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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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 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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IMEInow iCloud Activation Lock Removal Service Review

Review summary Pros Hassle-free iCloud bypass service Responsive and helpful customer support From 24 – 48 hour turnaround Good selection of payment methods Money-back guarantee High success rate Cons Odd payment structure – deposit followed by finalization fee The refund process can be awkward Does not work 100% of the time Our rating: 8 /

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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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iPhones showing lock screen

What to do when you forgot your iPhone passcode (my tried and tested fixes)

As an Apple Certified Independent Technician with over 10 years of hands-on experience with mobile technology, I have collated these solutions that allow you to unlock an iPhone if you can’t remember the passcode. I have collected a number of methods that can be used get into your disabled device when you have been locked

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iPhone showing the passcode screen

How to unlock your iPhone without a passcode

As an Apple Certified Independent Technician with over 10 years of hands-on experience with mobile technology, I have developed these fixes that allow you to unlock an iPhone without knowing the passcode. Don’t panic if you have forgotten your iPhone passcode, or a naughty child accidentally locked your device, you will be able to unlock

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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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How to unlock your locked iPad (using my verified methods)

As an Apple Certified Independent Technician I have developed, verified, and tested solutions you can use to unlock your iPad. My solutions work even if you have forgotten the passcode, can’t use Face ID, or Touch ID no longer works on your Apple tablet. My easy-to-follow article will explain the following: Free passcode unlocking techniques.

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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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Direct Unlocks iCloud Activation Lock Removal Service Review

Review summary Pros Easy to use Works on all types of Apple product High-quality customer support 1-3 day turnaround Good choice of payment methods, including bitcoin Money-back guarantee Very high success rate  Cons Odd payment structure for non-English speaking teritories– deposit followed by finalization fee Deposit is slightly higher than competitors The refund process can

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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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iPhone Pattern Unlock

iPhone Pattern Unlock Guide

Pattern unlocking is popular on Android mobile phones, and many iPhone users would love to see it introduced by Apple. This unlocking method is simple to use and easy to remember. In this guide you will find out: What is pattern lock? Pattern lock is a method used to unlock a device so you can

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iPhone 8 in Gold, Silver, Space Gray, and (PRODUCT)RED™ finish

How to unlock iPhone 8 / 8 Plus to use a different carrier

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock iPhone 8 or 8 Plus so you can move to another network provider. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide will explain the following: Free carrier unlocking.

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How To Get Apple ID Verification Code Without Phone

Acquiring Apple ID verification code without a phone

The introduction of two-factor authentication for access to Apple accounts improved security.  But the improvement made it awkward because you need to provide a valid verification code to sign in. The code is normally sent to your phone. Even if you provide the correct account details, you will not be able to log in with

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iPhone XR Carrier Unlock

How to SIM unlock iPhone XR to use a different network

This guide explains the easiest way to SIM unlock iPhone XR so you can move to another network. The lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlock. Factory unlock. Network unlock. Carrier unlock. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide will explain the following: Free carrier unlocking. How to use

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iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max Unlock

How to SIM unlock iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max to use another network

This guide explains the easiest way to SIM unlock iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max so you can move to another network. The lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlock. Factory unlock. Network unlock. Carrier unlock. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide will explain the

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iPhone SE Carrier Unlock

How to SIM unlock iPhone SE to use another network

This guide explains the easiest way to SIM unlock iPhone SE so you can move to another network. The lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlock. Factory unlock. Network unlock. Carrier unlock. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. By reading this article you will learn about: How to tell if

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iPad Unlock

How to SIM unlock iPad to use another network

This guide explains the easiest way to SIM unlock an iPad so you can move to another network. You can only carrier unlock the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad. The lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlock. Factory unlock. Network unlock. Carrier unlock. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide

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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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iPhone 6 Carrier Unlock

How to SIM unlock iPhone 6 to use another network

This guide explains the easiest way to SIM unlock iPhone 6 and 6 Plus so you can move to another network provider. The lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlock. Factory unlock. Network unlock. Carrier unlock. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide will explain the following: Free carrier

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How To Unlock iPad Mini

5 methods to reset and unlock iPad mini without passcode or Touch ID

This ultimate guide will explain how to unlock iPad Mini – even without Touch ID, or if you have forgotten the passcode. This easy-to-follow article will explain the following iPad Mini passcode removal topics: Free passcode unlocking techniques. How to keep all your data after a passcode reset without a restore. Passcode unlocking without a

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How To Unlock iPad Pro

6 techniques to unlock iPad Pro without passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID

This ultimate guide will explain how to unlock iPad Pro – even without Face ID, Touch ID, or if you have forgotten the passcode. This easy-to-follow article will explain the following iPad Pro passcode removal topics: Free passcode unlocking techniques. How to keep all your data after a passcode reset without a restore. Passcode unlocking without

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How To Unlock iPod Touch

4 methods to unlock iPod Touch without passcode

If you would like to know how to unlock iPod Touch – even if you have forgotten or don’t know the passcode – this guide shows you every possible method available. This article will explain the following unlocking topics: Free passcode reset methods. How to keep all your data after a passcode reset without a restore.

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How To Unlock iPad Air

5 ways to unlock iPad Air without passcode or Touch ID

This ultimate guide will explain 5 techniques to unlock iPad Air – even without Touch ID, or if you have forgotten the passcode. This easy-to-follow article will explain the following iPad Air passcode removal topics: Free passcode unlocking techniques. How to keep all your data after a passcode reset without a restore. Passcode unlocking without

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How To Unlock iPhone SE

6 techniques to unlock iPhone SE without passcode or Face ID

If you would like to know how to unlock any model of iPhone SE – even if you have forgotten or don’t know the passcode – this guide shows you every possible method available. This article will explain the following iPhone SE unlocking topics: Free passcode reset methods. How to keep all your data after

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How To Unlock iPhone XS and XS Max

6 methods to unlock iPhone XS / iPhone XS Max without passcode or Face ID

This ultimate guide will explain how to unlock an iPhone XS or XS Max – even without FaceID or if you have forgotten the passcode. This easy-to-follow article will explain the following iPhone XS passcode removal topics: Free passcode unlocking techniques. How to keep all your data after a passcode reset without a restore. Passcode

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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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iPhone 12 Carrier Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPhone 12 / Pro / Max / Mini to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock iPhone 12 so you can move to another network provider. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide will explain the following: Free carrier unlocking. How to use

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iPhone 13 Carrier Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPhone 13 / Pro / Max / Mini to use any network provider

This article explains the easiest way to carrier unlock iPhone 13 so you can move to another network provider. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide will explain the following: Free carrier unlocking. How to use

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iPhone 6s Carrier Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPhone 6s or 6s Plus to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock iPhone 6s and 6s Plus so you can move to another network provider. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide will explain the following: Free carrier unlocking.

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iPad Air Carrier Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPad Air Cellular to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock an iPad Air so you can move to another network provider. You can only carrier unlock the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad Air. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal.

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iPad Mini Carrier Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPad Mini Cellular to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock an iPad Mini so you can move to another network provider. You can only carrier unlock the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad Mini. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal.

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iPad Pro Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPad Pro to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock an iPad Pro so you can move to another network provider. You can only carrier unlock the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad Pro. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal.

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iPhone 4 and 4s Carrier Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPhone 4 / 4S to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock iPhone 4 and 4S so you can move to another network provider. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide will explain the following: Free carrier unlocking. How

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How To Unlock iPhone 5, 5c, and 5s

How to carrier unlock iPhone 5, 5C, and 5S to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock iPhone 5, 5c, and 5s so you can move to another network provider. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide will explain the following: Free carrier unlocking.

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iPhone XS / XS Max Carrier Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPhone XS or XS Max to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock iPhone XS and XS Max so you can move to another network provider. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide will explain the following: Free carrier unlocking.

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iPhone X Carrier Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPhone X to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock iPhone X so you can move to another network provider. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide will explain the following: Free carrier unlocking. How to use

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iPhone 7 Carrier Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPhone 7 or 7 Plus to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock iPhone 7 Or 7 Plus so you can move to another network provider. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide will explain the following: Free carrier unlocking.

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What Is Activation Lock

What Is Activation Lock?

Activation Lock is a security feature found in Apple devices that is designed to prevent anyone else from reactivating your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iPod touch, or Mac computer without your permission. Activation Lock is turned on automatically when Find My is enabled on your device. Find out how to set up and use Find

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Turn Off Find My Device

How To Turn Off Find My From Computer, iPhone, iPad, iPod, iCloud, Or Apple Watch

Find My, formerly known as Find My iPhone, is the security system that makes sure your device and its data are secure if it is ever lost or stolen. In normal circumstances, you should always keep Find My switched on. There are only a couple of reasons that you would turn off Find My: If

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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 Remove Activation Lock From Apple Watch

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

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How To Reset A Forgotten Apple ID Or iCloud Password (9 Easy Methods)

Being able to reset your Apple ID password is crucial for making sure you have complete control over all your iCloud account, Apple products, and your data. If you forget your Apple ID or password you will no longer be able to sign in or sign out of iCloud on any Apple device you own.

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How To Unlock iPhone

How To Carrier Unlock iPhone To Use Another Network Provider

This guide shares my expertise as an Apple Certified Independent Technician on the subject of iPhone carrier unlocking. To summarise, you can unlock your Apple device from any network worldwide by simply asking your current carrier, or by using a reputable third party unlocker.  However, not all companies deal with network unlocking the same way

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