mehmood157

Q: Can icloud be unlocked WO apple ID/Password

Hello there,

 

I am from Pakistan and I am going to buy an Iphone 5S from a local seller. I want to describe here is that I have never been an iphone user till now, but I have heard about terms and have know how about Lock/unlock icloud and network/carrier services stuff.

 

According to the seller i cloud is locked and can be easily unlocked. I have browsed the apple site using IMEI number he provided me and have found that I cannot do any thing without user ID/password. I have asked the seller and he is not sure about ID/Password of the icloud.

 

What I want is to ask is there any solution of this issue and do I go for this purchase or stop doing so . . . . ??

 

Looking forward

 

Ahmar M,

Pakistan

iOS 7

Posted on Sep 13, 2016 1:00 PM

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Q: Can icloud be unlocked WO apple ID/Password

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  • by Neku Sakuraba,Apple recommended

    Neku Sakuraba Neku Sakuraba Sep 13, 2016 1:05 PM in response to mehmood157
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    Sep 13, 2016 1:05 PM in response to mehmood157

    If an iphone is blocked by icloud you need to enter the apple id and password of the original owner on the iphone or threw icloud. com

     

    Without the Apple id and password it won't be Possible.

     

    If you have apple id and password you can follow these instructions.

    iCloud: Remove your device from Find My iPhone

  • by mehmood157,

    mehmood157 mehmood157 Sep 13, 2016 1:13 PM in response to Neku Sakuraba
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    Sep 13, 2016 1:13 PM in response to Neku Sakuraba

    Thanks for your reply Neku Sakuraba . . . . Would you tell me by removing device from Find My iphone you mean not to further linked with apple icloud or apple services any more ??

  • by Neku Sakuraba,Helpful

    Neku Sakuraba Neku Sakuraba Sep 13, 2016 9:11 PM in response to mehmood157
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    Sep 13, 2016 9:11 PM in response to mehmood157

    By removing device from findmyiphone it will no longer be blocked

     

    The reason why when the device is restored or master reseted asks you for an apple id it means that the original owner has findmyiphone enabled on it and without that original id and password it wont be possible to remove.

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Sep 14, 2016 10:52 AM in response to mehmood157
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    Sep 14, 2016 10:52 AM in response to mehmood157

    The phone is useless unless signed out of Find My Phone. I suggest you buy somewhere else.

  • by Hmarquis76,

    Hmarquis76 Hmarquis76 Sep 14, 2016 12:05 PM in response to mehmood157
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    Sep 14, 2016 12:05 PM in response to mehmood157

    Hello Ahmar M,

     

    You can visit a local Apple store or contact the support line to get this device unlocked from an "iCloud" locked status. However to be sure that you own the device you must provide proof of purchase and a valid ID showing that you bought the device and did not find or steal it.

     

    I have done this before very easily at my local apple store and it take between 5-10 Mins to complete. If you do this process over the phone it can take 2-3 days.

     

    I hope this helped, and good luck.

     

    Harvey Marquis

    Apple Expert

  • by gail from maine,

    gail from maine gail from maine Sep 14, 2016 12:03 PM in response to Hmarquis76
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    Sep 14, 2016 12:03 PM in response to Hmarquis76

    That is not entirely correct. You can only do this if your are the original owner and have the receipt for the device. A 2nd hand owner cannot do this, and if it is locked with someone else's ID then you are out of luck.

     

    The OP clearly stated that he was attempting to purchase a phone that already was iCloud locked and was asking advice about whether he should purchase it or not. The answer for this poster is DO NOT PURCHASE THE DEVICE.

     

    GB

  • by Hmarquis76,

    Hmarquis76 Hmarquis76 Sep 17, 2016 10:36 PM in response to gail from maine
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    Sep 17, 2016 10:36 PM in response to gail from maine

    Hello GB,

     

    You yourself are not entirely correct as I personally have done this at my local apple store and even over the phone with apple support. Their requirements are strict but they still allow people who are not original owners to use an iCloud locked devices.

     

    They don't allow website purchased devices from places like ebay, amazon or craigslist. But if you; per say to go to a pawn shop and buy an icloud locked device you have full authority, per Apple's terms and conditions to have it unlocked if you have proof of purchase from that location.

     

    I'm not saying that this recommended or assured, But to answer his original question you can do it.

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Sep 18, 2016 5:56 PM in response to mehmood157
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    Sep 18, 2016 5:56 PM in response to mehmood157

    To the original poster (and anyone else reading):

     

    Apple will only unlock the phone for the original purchaser with an valid proof of purchase. They will not unlock phones purchased at pawn shops. Do not be mislead by people who tell you otherwise.

  • by LACAllen,

    LACAllen LACAllen Sep 18, 2016 7:56 PM in response to Hmarquis76
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    Sep 18, 2016 7:56 PM in response to Hmarquis76

    But if you; per say to go to a pawn shop and buy an icloud locked device you have full authority, per Apple's terms and conditions to have it unlocked if you have proof of purchase from that location.

     

    This is not accurate. Submitting a proof of purchase to Apple is only valid for the original purchaser who has the original bill of sale from an authorized Apple Seller.

     

    A Pawn Shop purchase could never qualify for either of those requirements.

  • by léonie,

    léonie léonie Sep 20, 2016 5:20 AM in response to mehmood157
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    Sep 20, 2016 5:20 AM in response to mehmood157

    Never, ever buy an iPhone with an activation lock in place.  It is the vendors responsibility to remove any activation lock, before passing the device on. 

    If the seller cannot unlock it, or will not unlock it, the device will be of no use for you.  There are less expensive ways to purchase a brick.