How to Remove Activation Lock on iOS Device

Find My iPhone comes with a feature called Remove Activation Lock on iOS Device. Once you turned on Find My iPhone on your device, others will always need your Apple ID. That is, the purpose of iCloud Activation Lock is to keep your personal information on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod from being seen by the wrong people.

If you bought a used iPhone or iPad with Find My iPhone turned on, you would find yourself stuck on the Activation Lock screen if you erased or reset the device without a password. At the moment, the only way to get around the Activation Lock is to bypass it. If you don’t, you can’t use the device.

Even though there are ways to get around the Apple Activation lock, you can’t get rid of it with iTunes. But you can get rid of Activation Lock even if you are not the original owner. So, if you want to get rid of the Activation Lock on your own, we’ll show you 4 ways to quickly bypass the Activation Lock on an iPhone or iPad in this post.

2 Ways to Remove Activation Lock on iPad

An easy way to get rid of Activation Lock on an iPad is to do a simple restore. This will delete all of your iPad’s content and settings and return it to its original state, which will turn off Activation Lock. But to do this, you need to know the Apple ID username and password you used to set up your device in the first place.

Using iCloud

Step 1. Visit iCloud.com on a computer.

Step 2. Sign in with your Apple ID and the password you use to activate the iPad.

Step 3. Click “Find My iPhone,” click “All Devices,” and select your iPad from the list.

Step 4. Click “Erase iPad,” and then click “Remove from Account.”

Step 5. After that, you can restart your iPad and set it up without seeing the Activation Lock screen.

via Apple Support

Apple Support is the last option for getting rid of the Activation Lock on the iPad. But this doesn’t always work because you have to go to getsupport.apple.com to make an appointment before going to the store, which can take a while. Also, you’ll need to get your device ready by making a backup of important files. Bring these things then.

• The proof of purchase, such as your sales receipt. If you brought it from others, you need to ask the seller to provide evidence.
• The device that you want to remove the Activation lock from.
• A form of personal identification, such as your passport, a driver’s license, or other government-issued ID.

Remove Activation Lock on iPhone

1. If you can’t remember your Apple ID email, look it up here
2. If you can’t remember your Apple ID password, reset it here
3. If you can’t remember your security questions to reset your Apple ID password, call 800-APL-CARE (800-275-2273) in the US or reach out via support.apple.com to see if there are other options to recover your account
4. If you’re in the US, there’s a new Activation Lock web tool toward the bottom of the landing page, there’s an option to “Start an Activation Lock support request. Here are the conditions:
   • You must be the owner of the device – Proof of ownership documentation is required. Proof of ownership must include the product serial number, IMEI, or MEID.
   • Your data on the device will be erased – If Apple unlocks Activation Lock on your device, all files and data stored on your device will be permanently erased. Please note, restoring your device from a local backup will re-enable Activation Lock.
   • We can’t unlock a managed device – If your device is owned by a business or educational institution, please contact your IT department or manager. We also do not accept bulk requests.
   • Your device must not be in Lost Mode.
5. In countries where the new Activation Lock tool isn’t available, visit an Apple Store with proof of purchase, it may be possible remove the Activation Lock, but the device will be erased in the process

What is Activation Lock? Why is it locked?

For people who just bought their first iPhone and want to know what the activation lock is, it is a safety feature. It is turned on by default when “Find My” is turned on. With this feature, if someone else tries to use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, it will safely stop them. Also, even if your information is stolen or lost, it will still be safe.

You will need to turn on “Find my iPhone” to use this security system. When you do this, your Apple ID and the ID of the device will be linked. So, if someone tries to steal your iPhone or iPad, they will have to enter the device passcode or the Apple ID passcode to turn off the iCloud lock.