How to unlock activation lock on iPhone without Apple ID?

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How to unlock activation lock on iPhone without Apple ID?

Greetings everyone,

I hope you're all doing well. I acquired a used iPhone that unfortunately has an activation lock enabled, and the original owner's Apple ID is required to unlock it.

Regrettably, I do not have access to the original owner's Apple ID, and therefore, I'm unable to proceed with unlocking the device. I've searched online for solutions, but most methods seem to require the Apple ID and password.

So, I'm turning to this community to ask if any of you have encountered a similar situation and managed to unlock activation lock on iPhone without Apple ID. I've heard rumors of various software tools or techniques that claim to bypass activation locks, but I'm unsure of their legitimacy and effectiveness.

If any of you have successfully unlocked an iPhone's activation lock without the original Apple ID, I would greatly appreciate any guidance or advice you could offer. Alternatively, if you know of any reputable services or professionals who specialize in this type of issue, please feel free to share their information.

I understand the importance of privacy and security, so I want to assure everyone that my intentions are solely to unlock the device for its intended use and not for any nefarious purposes.

Thanks

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Mar 20, 2024 02:41 AM

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Answer 1

Kurtosis12

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Mar 20, 2024 05:36 AM in response to BitsyGal

Activation lock is a security protocol that can't be bypassed. Only the person it is locked to can unlock it.

If you bought this from someone and it came locked, try to get your money back, you will never be able to use the phone.

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Answer 2

Mar 21, 2024 12:28 AM in response to BitsyGal

If you purchased a used iPhone that is still locked with Activation Lock, you can try contacting the previous owner and asking them to unlock activation lock on iPhone via iCloud. Here are the steps the previous owner needs to follow:

Go to icloud.com/find on a computer or another mobile device.

Sign in to iCloud with their Apple ID and password.

Click on "All Devices" at the top of the screen and select the device that is locked.

Click on "Erase iPhone" and confirm the action.

Wait for the device to be erased, which will also unlock activation lock on iPhone.

If the previous owner is not available or willing to help, your only option is to contact Apple and provide proof of ownership, such as a receipt or invoice. Apple can then unlock activation lock on iPhone for you. However, this process can take several business days and may require additional verification steps, so be prepared to provide all necessary documentation.

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Owl-53

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Mar 22, 2024 02:59 AM in response to BitsyGal

There has been a recent infestation of the Forums by AI / ChatBots that may appear as will formulated and with well presented suggestions.

Suggest being very careful about this, as some information suggested can be very incorrect or even impossible to do.

I would personally follow the advise from Kurtosis12

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