All our iCloud guides include how to set up and use iCloud properly, unlock iCloud, and reset an iCloud password if you forgot it. Also detailed information on the iCloud infrastructure.
Of course, iCloud is managed by your Apple account so we explain how it works. In addition, we say what to do to unlock the Activation Lock from your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple Watch.
Our guides help explain the link between iCloud, Find My, the Activation Lock, and your Apple ID.
For more help with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iPod Touch, or Mac, see Apple troubleshooting & how-to guides.
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Apple devices, including the iPod Touch, feature a security system called Find My. A key component of this system is Activation Lock, which protects your device from unauthorized use if it’s lost or stolen. Activation Lock automatically activates when Find My is enabled on the iPod Touch. Setting Up Find My on iPod Touch You […]
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In this guide, I’m sharing reliable methods to bypass the iCloud Activation Lock on iPhone Xs and Xs Max, based on my hands-on experience testing these solutions. Each method has been carefully reviewed to give you the best possible options, even if you don’t have the Apple ID password or access to the previous owner’s
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This guide provides verified methods for bypassing the Activation Lock on all iPhone models. Topics include how to: Bypass Activation Lock on a used iPhone Remove the lock for free Use online tools to help with the process Bypass without the previous owner’s help Unlock iPhone without knowing the Apple ID or password In just
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The verified 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 smartphones. The methods in this guide will work without the previous owners’ help, or without knowing the Apple ID password for the device. Key takeaways There are
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This easy-to-follow guide will explain how to bypass Activation Lock, also known as iCloud lock, on iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. The topics covered include bypassing: A pre-owned phone. Your own phone. For free. Online. With tools or hacks. This quick guide takes only a few
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This easy-to-follow guide will explain how to bypass Activation Lock, also known as iCloud lock, on iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. The topics covered include bypassing: A pre-owned phone. Your own phone. For free. Online. With tools or hacks. This short guide only takes a few
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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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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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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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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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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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This guide is packed with tried and tested techniques that explain how to remove Activation Lock on Mac computers including MacBook, iMac, and Mac mini. The iCloud Lock is available on all new Macs with Apple silicon or the Apple T2 Security Chip, including: 4th generation of MacBook Pro released in late 2018, and the
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Over my 10 years with Apple products, I’ve learned key facts about what happens when removing a device from iCloud. First, your data will stop being backing up and shared to iCloud. In addition, Activation Lock will be bypassed. And that’s just the beginning. There are lots more implications you must know about before removing
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Over the last 13+ years I have been helping my clients get to grips with iCloud – by explaining what it is, what it does, and why they should use it. In my in-depth iCloud guide, you will find out: My easy-to-read article is broken down into bite-sized sections packed with useful information. So if
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Find My is a tool from Apple that helps you find your Apple devices, items, and friends. It’s like a GPS for your Apple products. It is available on most Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, AirPods and items tagged with AirTags. Find My can be used to play a sound on a lost
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You can unlock the Activation Lock on an Apple device using an iCloud bypass tool. Dozens of iCloud bypass companies advertised on the web. But which of them should you use? To answer this question we reviewed as many bypass tools as possible to find out which worked, which were scams, and which was best.
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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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The iPod Touch, which can be used as a music player, a handheld gaming device, a digital camera, a web browser, and for messaging was introduced by Apple in 2007 with a security feature called iCloud Activation Lock. The lock is controlled by the Find My app. This in-depth guide will explain the latest ways
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If you forget to disable Find My iPhone on your device before you sell it, send it in for repair, or give it away you can turn it off remotely. This means you can switch off Find My from another device, even if you no longer have it with you. If you don’t disable Find
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The iCloud and iMessage accounts do not match error can appear on your device if you use multiple Apple IDs on it. Also, the Apple developer forum has multiple users saying they got an iMessage account issue when using beta versions of iOS or iPadOS. Network and WiFi issues can also cause iCloud and iMessage
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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If Apple suspects your Apple ID or Apple 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”
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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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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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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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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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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
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Over the last decade, I have been asked about Apple’s iCloud and iCloud+ online storage service numerous times. Even now many people are confused about the basics of iCloud, such as how to sign in. This article will provide some simple tools to help you to login and to logout of iCloud. Specifically, this guide
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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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