If the above steps are not working out, you are also able to remove the activation lock online within your iCloud account.

We have a handy tool that allows us to check to see if an Apple ID activation lock is still present on an iPhone. If after completing these steps you are unsure if everything has been removed, reach out to us. Selling Your Old iPhone Disable Activation Lock. The only legitimate and trustworthy methods to unlock your iPhone are those we covered above. Unsure if the activation lock has been removed? If you want to see if Find My iPhone (and Activation Lock) is enabled, head to Settings > Your Name > iCloud > Find My iPhone. Learn how to find your Apple ID or reset your Apple ID password.

Now that you have signed out of Find my iPhone, you can Factory Reset your Apple device. Remove Activation Lock on the device Follow the onscreen steps to enter the Apple ID and password you used to set up your device or your device passcode.

You will be asked for your iCloud password to continue.

Note: If you're running an earlier version of iOS, you want to go straight to the iCloud option in your settings.

Tap Your Name/Apple ID at the top of settings.

To remove the activation lock from your iPhone, you need to turn off Find my iPhone from your iCloud settings on the phone. Removing your activation lock on your iPhone The same steps can be used if you would rather disable the activation lock on your computer through your iCloud account while you still have the phone in your possession. There is a way to remove the activation lock remotely through iCloud. If you are the new owner of an iPhone that still has an activation lock associated with the device, all hope is not lost. It is recommended to back up your iPhone before removing the activation lock if you are planning to restore your info to another phone. The activation locks main purpose is preventing someone from gaining access to your info if your phone is lost or stolen.

If the activation lock is not removed properly from the iPhone, it renders the phone useless to anyone other than yourself. In order to allow another person access to the iPhone, you would need to remove your Apple ID activation lock. If you are looking to sell, return or replace your iPhone there are a few steps that need to happen beforehand.

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