How do I bypass Activation Lock on MacBook Pro M1?

HIi, just got a 2nd hand MacBook Pro M1 2020. All seemed to be good, I registered with My Apple ID then decided was not sure if I wanted to keep the Laptop so tried to delete my Apple ID and it looks like I accidently erased the OS as it is now on the Activation Screen - I connected to wireless wifi and it asked for my Apple ID linked to the Laptop which I entered and it is now just on the buffering wheel. Please help! Thanks


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MacBook Pro (M1, 2020)

Posted on Apr 3, 2025 5:39 AM

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Apr 3, 2025 9:29 AM in response to Deep_Arch

Deep_Arch wrote:

HIi, just got a 2nd hand MacBook Pro M1 2020. All seemed to be good, I registered with My Apple ID then decided was not sure if I wanted to keep the Laptop so tried to delete my Apple ID and it looks like I accidently erased the OS as it is now on the Activation Screen - I connected to wireless wifi and it asked for my Apple ID linked to the Laptop which I entered and it is now just on the buffering wheel. Please help! Thanks
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/03468cbf-134f-4e42-bcbd-6ab090a9f8c2

IF you can't sign in with your apple id, then it means the device is locked to the person you bought it from.

Contact them to get their info, or return it and get your money back.

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