How to Bypass iCloud Activation Lock

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When an iPhone or iPad has been lost, the iCloud Activation Lock can be a good safeguard against your device’s information from being stolen. However, it can also prevent anyone looking to return the device from accessing account information that could them return the device. This wikiHow shows you how to bypass iCloud Activation Lock on an iPhone or iPad.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Apple ID and Passcode

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    You’ll need to do this to access the setup menu, which is where you’ll find the login menu.
    • If you've purchased a phone or tablet that's locked by the Apple ID of the previous owner, you'll need the owner's login info to use this method. If you can't be in the same room with the previous owner, they can perform a few steps on their own to release the lock.
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    If you've reset your iPhone or iPad (or locked it using Find My iPhone), you can side-step the Activation Lock by signing in with your own passcode now.
    • If you purchased this iPhone or iPad from someone who left their Apple ID signed in, the previous owner will need to log in using their own Apple ID and password. If you're not able to meet up with the previous owner in person, continue with this method. [1]
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    Once you've gotten in touch with them, ask them to help with doing the following:
    • Sign in to iCloud with their Apple ID.
    • Go to Find My iPhone .
    • Click All Devices at the top of the screen.
    • Select your iPhone or iPad.
    • Click Erase [device] .
    • Click Remove from Account .
    • Once they've removed their account, your iPhone or iPad will no longer be locked.
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Method 2
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Using DNS Bypass

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    You’ll need to do this to access the setup menu, which is where you’ll find the menu for inputting DNS bypass.
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    Once you’ve done this, you’ll be directed to the Wi-Fi menu.
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    This pulls up a new window with more information on the network.
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    Once you’ve found this section, type these IP addresses into the field: 154.51.7 (North America), 155.28.90 (Europe), 155.220.58 (Asia), or 109.17.60 (rest of the world). [2]
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    This will take you back to the Wi-Fi menu.
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    Once you’re done, tap the Join button in the top-right corner.
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    This will direct you back to the Wi-Fi page.
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    Once you connect to your Wi-Fi network, the iOS device will try activating. You’ll need to press the Back button again to stop it from activating. Once you do this, you should see iCloudDNSBypass.net at the top of the page.
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    From here, you can access apps that would help with identifying the user of the iPhone or iPad and figure out how to return or reconfigure the device.
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    You can use CheckM8 tools to bypass the activation lock on iPhone 5S up to iPhone X.
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      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441
      2. ↑ https://www.igeeksblog.com/bypass-icloud-activation-lock-in-iphone/

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