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how to officially unlock icloud lock not have id and password

how to officially unlock icloud lock not have id and password

iPhone 5, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Dec 27, 2013 5:02 AM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2017 10:08 AM

Can't be done that way. Unless the pawnbroker received the device with the Activation Lock already turned on, it cannot be turned on after the fact. So, what you are describing are thieves who take the Activation Locked Device to a pawnbroker then go to their insurance to see if they can get a replacement phone claiming it was stolen. All sounds very shady to me.


Bottom line, if the phones you receive are Activation Locked when you receive them, they are useless for you. Follow the instructions to ensure that the device is not Activation Locked by doing the following any time you receive one of these devices as is highlighted below and contained in this support article (Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support):


How do I check for Activation Lock before I buy a used device?

When you buy an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch from someone other than Apple or an authorized Apple reseller, it is up to you to ensure that the device is erased and no longer linked to the previous owner’s account. Follow these steps before you buy the device:

  1. Turn the device on and slide to unlock.
  2. If the passcode lock screen or the Home screen appears, the device hasn't been erased. Ask the seller to completely erase the device by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Don't take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it's been erased.
  3. Begin the device setup process.
  4. After choosing a language, choosing a country or region, and connecting to a network, the device will begin activation. If you're asked for the previous owner’s Apple ID and password, the device is still linked to their account. Hand the device back to the seller and ask them to enter their password. If the previous owner isn't present, they can remove the device from their account by signing in to icloud.com/find. Don't take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been removed from the previous owner’s account.

You will know that a device is ready for you to use when you're asked to "Set up your iPhone," “Set up your iPad," or “Set up your iPod” the first time you turn it on.



You have to do that each and every time. That is the only way to ensure that the device is not Activation Locked. There are no databases or other services that can make that guarantee.


Best of luck,


GB

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Sep 23, 2016 7:34 AM in response to paulocks6

paulocks6 wrote:


So what about me. I bought my ipad from a shop big uk retailer cash. Was never made aware that i would need to keep POP. We had a problem with a laptop my wife bought second hand hijacking our router and infecting most of our devices. There was nothing wrong with my ipad except unusual dialogs. So i reported this to apple. They wanted me to contact police etc. They then locked my ipad stating they would reset once i had crime id. which i reported to them. In the mean time it seems some how the find my iphone app was triggered. Not by me. Never even really used icloud so had no memory of Id. so i know i didnt set the find my iphone app up. Who triggered it ? Apple. Even though i have all the correct user details i still cant undo the activation lock ? why. I spoke to tech and they say POP. but that is not possible as retailer does not keep cash receipt records for that long.

So i lose my ipad because apple chose to lock me out how is that fair??

the ipad has never left my house and has never been reported lost. Its a ridiculously over zealous security measure that common sense could solve. it not difficult for someone to prove their identity so why do this?

Not stolen not lost and found not going to accept they can get away with it.

Sounds to me like you fell victim to a scam. You didn't call Apple. You called someone else. Apple would never lock a customer device as you describe. You we're conned.


Without POP, you're hosed. It's your responsibility to keep track of important documents.

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