Apple's removal of the iCloud Activation Lock status page last week was likely connected to hacks letting people bypass the Activation Lock system, a report noted on Monday. By changing one or two ...

If you're thinking about buying a used iPhone, you may want to hold off: It's now harder to find out if the device has been stolen or is locked to another account. Apple has unexpectedly and ...

It's important to remember that bypassing iCloud activation locks is intended for legitimate purposes, such as regaining access to your own device if you've forgotten your credentials. Bypassing the ...

Activation Lock is a built-in Apple security feature that automatically turns on when “Find My iPhone” is enabled. It ties the device to the owner’s Apple Account (Apple ID) and requires their ...

'Looks like scoring a used iPhone just got a bit more tricky. Apple's iCloud Activation Lock tool—which allowed potential buyers to check if a used iOS device (i.e. iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and ...

Is That iPhone Stolen? Find Out Via Apple's Activation Lock Tool Owners of used iDevices can now check the Activation Lock status to find out whether it's been wiped by the seller.

GUEST RESEARCH: Bought a second-hand iPhone only to find it locked to the previous owner's Apple ID? You're not alone. Apple's Activation Lock is designed to protect lost or stolen devices, but it can ...

“I got an old iPad from auction only to find out later on that it has Activation Lock enabled. If I don’t know previous owner’s passcode nor have any way to contact them, how can I bypass Activation ...