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:
The following guides will explain important tasks, such as:
All Apple accounts are accessed using an Apple ID and password. So you need to know these to unlock your Apple account. If you forget your Apple account credentials then you won’t be able to use any of the Apple services on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac properly or login iCloud via a web browser. […]
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iPad Activation Lock is part of Find My – a feature created by Apple to stop anyone else from using your iPad if it is ever stolen. Activation Lock is enabled automatically when you configure Find My on your device. Or when you sign in to your iCloud account from your iPad. Find My works
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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
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
You can jailbreak an iCloud locked iPhone but it won’t remove the Activation Lock. You will simply end up with a jailbroken but still iCloud locked device. So if the purpose of the jailbreak is to remove the iCloud lock don’t bother. It simply won’t work. There are other ways to remove or bypass iCloud
It is possible to factory reset an iCloud locked iPhone. The factory reset will wipe and remove all the data and settings on the Apple device. It is worth noting that the factory reset will not remove the iCloud Activation Lock. After restoring factory settings on your iPhone you will need to run the iOS
A factory reset will erase all of the data and settings from your device but it won’t remove Activation Lock. This is true for all Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Mac computers. The official method to bypass Activation Lock security is to enter the correct Apple ID and password on the Lock
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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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
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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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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