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by rccharles,Aug 15, 2015 11:05 AM in response to bradleyfromcape town
rccharles
Aug 15, 2015 11:05 AM
in response to bradleyfromcape town
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Classic Mac OSThere are two different locking mechanisms: passcode, prevents access to your data, and activation lock, prevents use of device if stolen. You do not want the students setting the activation lock.
If the passcode is set & forgotten , you can reload from backup or wipe ( first typed whip ) the device.
iPhone or iPad locked from incorrect passcode.
If you enter the wrong passcode six or more times, you'll see a message that says Ipad is disabled.See how to restore from backup. No back up on your computer, click on the triangle before "If you have never synced your device with iTunes, or you do not have access to a computer"
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
The problem arises when someone sets the activation lock which is set by logging onto your apple id then setting the appropriate option. DEP is the preferred preventative. It established your organization as the owner. The student cannot set an activation log.
How password and activation lock work:
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT1212
Undoing the Activation lock
iCloud: Activation Lock
Describes what the activation lock does:
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13695?viewlocale=en_US
For how to remove, see Texas Mac Man post in
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6528124
If you're asked for the password to your previous Apple ID when signing out of iCloudhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203828