

When you try to set up a device that is activation locked, a security screen asks you to enter the Apple ID details for the connected account. Your iPhone needs your iCloud password to remove Activation Lock. This means a thief can’t use your iPhone even if they erase it. With Activation Lock turned on, no-one can set up your device without your iCloud password.

Activation Lock is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, AirPods, or Mac (if it has a T2 security chip). It turns on automatically when you enable Find My on your Apple device. What Is Activation Lock?Īctivation Lock is a security measure Apple introduced to discourage theft. Failing that, they need to sign in to the iCloud website and remove that device from the Find My page. The easiest way to remove iCloud Activation Lock from a used iPhone, iPad, or Mac is for the previous owner to enter their Apple ID details on the device.
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Ask the Previous Owner to Enter Their Old Passcode Ask the Previous Owner to Enter Their Apple ID During Setup
