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How to bypass, remove, or unlock Activation Lock on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, or Apple Watch. Disable Find My to prevent it from blocking you from using your device.

Guides to turn off Activation Lock without asking the previous owner, knowing the Apple ID, or the iCloud account ID and password.

To find out more, see our other Find My guides.

For more help with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iPod Touch, or Mac, see Apple troubleshooting & how-to guides.

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iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch Activation Lock

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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iMyFone iBypasser Activation Lock Removal Software Review

Review Summary Pros Free download Responsive support Can be done immediately Works on Mac and Windows Good selection of payment methods Money-back guarantee Well designed and frequently updated Cons Some features still won’t work after unlocking Requires a computer Complex process Jailbreaks your device which invalidates the warranty Software license automatically renews, so be cautious

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iPhone XS

How To Bypass Activation Lock on iPhone Xs / Xs Max

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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Cell Unlocks 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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Direct Unlocks website

Direct Unlocks iCloud Activation Lock Removal Service Review

Review Summary Pros Easy to use Works on all Apple products Responsive customer support 1-3 day turnaround Multiple payment options, including Bitcoin Money-back guarantee High success rate Cons Complex payment structure in non-English regions Deposit slightly higher than competitors Refund process can be slow Not a 100% success rate Mixed online reviews Our Rating: 9

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iPhone showing lost message

How to remove iCloud Activation Lock on any iPhone model

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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Free Activation Lock bypass tools, services & techniques that claim to unlock iCloud reviewed

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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iPhone 13 in different finishes

How to bypass iCloud Activation Lock on iPhone 13

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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iphone 14 activation lock bypass

How to remove iCloud Activation Lock on iPhone 14

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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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 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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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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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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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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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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iPad Activation Lock fix

How to bypass Activation Lock on your iPad (using tested fixes)

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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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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iCloud bypass tools

Comparison of Activation Lock removal tools & services

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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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 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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