How to bypass Activation Lock on a wiped iPhone?

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iPhone SE (3rd generation)

Posted on Nov 1, 2025 7:23 AM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2025 7:58 AM

activation lock is not a thing on the iphone it's a theft protection on apples

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Nov 1, 2025 7:58 AM in response to Romano257

activation lock is not a thing on the iphone it's a theft protection on apples

servers


it needs to be removed How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)


and or

Apple Support

And or

Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



Nov 1, 2025 7:43 AM in response to Romano257

Is this a phone that you owned originally and you decided to wipe it?

If yes, do you know your Apple Account ID and Apple Account Password?


Or, is this a phone that you purchased from someone?

If yes, they did not properly prepare the phone and it will be useless to you until the seller follows these steps:


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your ...Apple SupportOfficial Apple Support › en-us


Better yet, it would be best if you simply returned the phone for a refund, since you don't know what other issues the phone might have. There is probably a reason why the seller wanted to get rid of the phone.


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