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How to unlock icloud lock

How to unlock icloud lock

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Aug 28, 2022 3:10 AM

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Posted on Aug 28, 2022 4:10 AM

If you're the original owner and struggle with the removal of activation lock, you can follow these steps

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.

Learn how to find your Apple ID or reset your Apple ID password.



Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline

  1. Go to www.iCloud.com/find.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  3. At the top, click All Devices.
  4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  5. Click Remove from Account.



Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.


If you're not the original owner, you will need to contact them. Activation lock is one of the best theft deterrent systems out there, only the original owner can remove it

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Aug 28, 2022 4:10 AM in response to fay188

If you're the original owner and struggle with the removal of activation lock, you can follow these steps

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.

Learn how to find your Apple ID or reset your Apple ID password.



Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline

  1. Go to www.iCloud.com/find.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  3. At the top, click All Devices.
  4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  5. Click Remove from Account.



Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.


If you're not the original owner, you will need to contact them. Activation lock is one of the best theft deterrent systems out there, only the original owner can remove it

How to unlock icloud lock

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