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Why does my iPhone say activation locked?
Activation Lock is an iOS feature that has probably done more to prevent iPhone and iPad theft than any other security measure. The most common reason this happens is you’ve bought or inherited an iPhone or iPad that came locked, and the original owner failed to unlock it for you.
How do I turn off activation lock on iPhone 4s?
How to remove Activation Lock
- From a web browser, sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.
- Go to Find iPhone.
- Click All Devices at the top of the screen.
- Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
- Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device has been erased.
- Click Remove from Account.
How do you bypass activation lock on iPhone?
How to bypass the activation lock on iPhone or iPad
- Power the device on.
- Follow any on-screen prompts to set the device up (language selection, WiFi network, etc.)
- When you see the “Sign In with Apple ID” screen, enter the owner’s credentials.
- With the correct details provided, the setup process can continue.
Can Apple take the activation lock off?
Apple will remove Activation Lock from a device for which you have a valid proof of purchase. You can do this in one of two ways: Make an appointment at your local Apple Store. Take your device, your proof of purchase, and your best smile.
Can activation lock be bypassed?
iOS 7.1 adds support for bypassing Activation Lock. This allows organizations to remove the Activation Lock from supervised devices prior to device activation without knowing the userʼs personal Apple ID and password. When an iOS device is a supervised device, it generates a device-specific Activation Lock bypass code.
Why do I get Activation Lock on my iPhone?
The reason may not be apparent, but it is because when the phone was first turned on whomever turned it on registered it to an iCloud account. If you are the first owner that must have been you. The phone does not activation lock by itself. If you can’t get past the Apple logo, then it’s not an issue with Activation lock.
Where did the Activation Lock email come from?
The email came from Apple, and it does not ask for my Apple ID or password. It doesn’t ask me to reply, and it came from the same email that other find iPhone emails came from, which makes me thinks it’s legitimate. Wouldn’t that mean it had to be connected to the internet to send me the activation lock email?
What to do if your iPhone 4S is locked?
Return it for a refund, if you can, or take it to an Apple store for an exchange provided they will help you. If you are the original owner then take the device, a copy of your purchase receipt and identity proof to an Apple retailer where they may be able to assist you. A: Downgrading is unsupported. You can not downgrade.
Where do I find activation required on my phone?
But this time after the logo there was something different – on the lock screen in the notification area, there was the text “Activation required” with an icon of a circled exclamation point.