APP QUESTION

Can someone please tell me what this app does? I saw it on monitoring software for one of our iPhones and someone told me it is used to create a fake ID to log into the phone?? Thanks for any help!


mobileactivationd

iPhone X

Posted on Sep 10, 2021 2:07 PM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2021 10:59 AM

It’s a way to hack a phone to bypass Activation Lock (it doesn’t actually work, but lots of hacks don’t). It should not be on your phone; if it is, your phone is probably jailbroken.


You need to restore your phone to factory settings and not restore a backup→Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Better yet, an DFU restore is a better choice→How To Put An iPhone In DFU Mode, The Apple Way

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Sep 11, 2021 10:59 AM in response to elmotlcr

It’s a way to hack a phone to bypass Activation Lock (it doesn’t actually work, but lots of hacks don’t). It should not be on your phone; if it is, your phone is probably jailbroken.


You need to restore your phone to factory settings and not restore a backup→Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Better yet, an DFU restore is a better choice→How To Put An iPhone In DFU Mode, The Apple Way

Sep 11, 2021 10:34 AM in response to elmotlcr

Hi elmotlcr,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you're having an issue with a third-party app. We're happy to assist.


Third-party apps that aren't installed from the App Store may cause security vulnerabilities on an iOS device. A quick search shows it's likely related to unauthorized modifications to attempt to bypass account security. The article here has more information on unauthorized modifications: Unauthorized modification of iOS can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, shortened battery life, and other issues


If you feel your Apple ID has become compromised, follow the steps here for changing your password and regaining control of your account: If you think your Apple ID has been compromised


You can also check for an remove profiles installed with the help of the steps here: Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone


You can also restore the device to factory settings using the assistance of a computer, if you feel the device has been compromised. The steps here can assist: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings


Cheers!



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