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I have an Activation Lock on my new MacBook Pro

I purchased a 2020 MacBook Pro in an auction and it has activation lock on it . Anyway I can bypass this ?


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Posted on Apr 5, 2023 5:23 PM

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Posted on Apr 5, 2023 5:27 PM

NicKkGee1 wrote:

I purchased a 2020 MacBook Pro in an auction and it has activation lock on it . Anyway I can bypass this ?

The seller has to do this: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support


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Apr 5, 2023 5:26 PM in response to NicKkGee1

Click on this link to read about activation lock for Mac--> Activation Lock for Mac - Apple Support

See the section: How to disable Activation Lock



Apple can only assist you if you have proof of ownership. Do this online at: Activation Lock support request - https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not state what currently constitutes proof. Prior to this new online service Apple typically required the original receipt issued by Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller and documented provenance (so typically it would be the original owner who does this, or a descendant with legal proof of ownership). In other words, your auction receipt very likely won't be enough.


Apple recommends you "Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device" --> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support


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