How to Bypass iCloud Activation Lock for Free

Charlotte Bayley

Updated: January 11, 2024

If the device you gifted/purchased is protected by activation lock, you may feel a little helpless when you do not have an Apple ID and password to unlock the activation lock. Let us show you how to bypass iCloud activation lock on iPhone or iPad for free.

• Way 1: Ask the previous owner to unlock Activation Lock
• Way 2: Ask Apple to remove the iCloud activation lock
• Way 3: Use iCloud Activation Unlock

Way 1: Ask the previous owner to unlock Activation Lock

If possible, ask the Apple ID account holder to enter the password directly on the device. If it is not available, the account holder can log in to iCloud.com or one of its linked devices to log in to "Find Me" and then delete the affected device. This will also disable activation lock. Just ask the previous owner to follow these steps.

1. From a web browser, sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID. Or go to Find iPhone/iPad app, sign in with iCloud account that used in the locked device.

2. Click All Devices at the top/bottom of the screen. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud. Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

4. Click Remove from Account below your device name, so the iCloud account will be completely removed from your iPhone.

5. To begin the setup process, restart the device. You can use a different Apple ID to sign in to your iCloud.



Way 2: Ask Apple to remove the iCloud activation lock

If you have proof of purchase, Apple will help you bypass the iCloud activation lock without any additional costs. The proof of purchase can take the following forms:

• If you are the first owner of this device, please purchase the invoice in your name.
• If you are the second owen of the device and the ownership is transferred from the original owner to you. Thus, you can fully prove your ownership, Apple will check whether the IMEI number of this phone has been reported as stolen. If this is not the case, they will help you get it round.

However, if you cannot prove your ownership, then they can refuse, because security and privacy are Apple's feathers and they will never compromise.

Way 3: Bypass iCloud activation lock using iCloud Activation Unlock

This solution works uniquely. To unlock your iPhone with iClouc Activation Unlock, you'd have to select your country, SIM operator, and enter your phone IMEI number. After that, you'll have to make a payment to them to get live tracking login information. Finally, your iPhone will be unlocked within just 24 hours (sometimes instantly).

You get to keep your phone with you throughout the process, which is amazing. They have a highly skilled team that's certified in Apple products, so that makes things easier for you and them.