How long does an Activation Unlock with proof of purchase take?

Does anyone know how long it takes for an Activation Unlock with proof of purchase take?



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Original Title: Activation lock

Posted on Aug 24, 2025 2:41 PM

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Aug 24, 2025 6:04 PM in response to cdupont808

Unless somebody happens by that has made such a request (and their answer may be exclusive to their particular case) then what we know is at:


How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support


Note that Apple may be very particular about their proof of purchase. It appears to typically require the original bill of sale from Apple itself, or an Apple-authorized retailer. A third party reseller will likely be unacceptable.

Aug 24, 2025 8:12 PM in response to cdupont808

Keep in mind that Activation Lock is an engineered, intentional theft-deterrent mechanism.


Anyone who claims that they are a legitimate owner who somehow “Activation-Locked” themselves out of their own device is understandably met with some skepticism.


Apple rightly requires quite compelling evidence of legitimate ownership — which must presumably be consistent with their own internal records — so as to avoid “handing over” a stolen device to a thief; and thereby becoming themselves complicit in the criminal activity.



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