What is iCloud locking on iPhone and how to get around it?
What is iCloud locking on iPhone and how to get around it?
In iOS 7 or later, Find My iPhone includes a new feature called Lock activation, which is automatically activated when setting Find my iPhone. Blocking activation protects your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch if lost or stolen, so no one can use or sell easily. With the lock activation need your Apple ID and password to: Disable Find My iPhone on the device Exit iCloud on the device Delete the contents of the device and reactivate
You can't get around it (well, unless you pay <$100 to someone to do it), it means the phone is locked by the owner and probably reported lost or stolen.
Amar… Is this one of those…"I made a password and forgot it?", type questions?
If so, why would you go into iCloud and lock your phone? Oh that's right, YOU wouldn't do that, but the OWNER of the iDevice in question DID. Would that be a correct statement of fact sir?
ICloud locking on an iPhone is used to prevent someone from stealing the device. It locks out users who are not aware of their information or who buy a second hand phone from an owner who forgets to remove his/her information.
The simple solution to get around iCloud locking is to take the phone to the Apple Store and provide them proof that you are the owner. Take your original receipt and ID to an Apple Store, where many users have found success in overcoming the solution. You may also be able to take advantage of Apple's online support service for the purpose; make sure you have all the information at hand before doing so.
But if that is not possible, there are other ways to get around the particular barrier.
Get in touch with the previous owner
If you bought the device from eBay or Craigslist, get in contact with the previous owner and ask them to remote the iCloud lock. If they were the rightful previous owner it would take them a few minutes only to get the job done.
If you meet the previous owner, he/she can enter the Apple ID and password to get past the iCloud lock. If they are not willing to meet you, you can ask them to go to iCloud.com/Find and sign in > Click on All Devices > on the device to remove > erase all content and settings > keep clicking next > click Remove from Account. Following these steps will leave the iPhone in a stable working state and the iCloud lock won't bother you anymore; just log in to the phone and set it up as a new iPhone.
Remove iCloud lock service
If you can't get in touch with the previous owner of the handset, you can always take advantage of the iCloud lock bypass service. Such a service is going to cost $140 - $150 on average and can help you get past the lock. But please note it is not the same as factory unlock IMEI service which is basically made to get your iPhone SIM-free from carrier restriction.
iCloud lock removal service will remove the iCloud lock for anyone who has a handset stuck on it; whether you are locked out of your own unit and are in a place like Saudi Arabia which has no Apple Store to go to, or you bought the handset from a seller who didn't remove iCloud login.
Sammy Deguzman
Your gonna need someone to do it for you, they charge around 75-100 depending on the carrier contact them
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