Hey Good Day!Apple releases "iCloud Activation Lock
Status" Checking tool. If you are purchasing an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad
second hand, then you can verify the product status with this tool.
Link:
What is Activation Lock?
Find My iPhone Activation Lock
Find My iPhone includes a feature called Activation Lock
that is designed to prevent anyone else from using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
touch if it's ever lost or stolen.
Activation Lock is enabled automatically when you turn on Find My iPhone on a
device using iOS 7 or later.
With Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password will be required before anyone
can:
Turn off Find My iPhone on your device
Erase your device
Reactivate and use your device
This can help you keep your device secure, even if it's in the wrong hands, and
can improve your chances of recovering it. Even if you erase your device
remotely, Activation Lock can continue to deter anyone from reactivating your
device without your permission. All you need to do is keep Find My iPhone
turned on, andremember your Apple ID and password.
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about Find My iPhone Activation
Lock.
How does Activation Lock work?
When you enable Find My iPhone on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, your Apple
ID is securely stored on Apple’s activation servers and linked to your device.
From that point on, your password will be required before anyone can turn off
Find My iPhone on your device, erase your device, or reactivate and use your
device.
Activation Lock is enabled automatically when you use Find My iPhone on a
device using iOS 7 or later.
To turn on Find My iPhone on your device:
Tap Settings.
Tap iCloud.
Sign in with your Apple ID, if necessary.
Turn on Find My iPhone.
What steps should I take if I misplace my device?
If you ever misplace your device—whether it’s just lost or you think it may
have been stolen—you should put it into Lost Mode immediately using Find My
iPhone.
Lost Mode locks your screen with a four-digit passcode and lets you display a
custom message with your phone number to help you get it back. You can also
remotely erase your device if needed, and your custom message will continue to
display even after the device is erased.
While Activation Lock works in the background to make it more difficult for
someone to use or sell your missing device, Lost Mode clearly indicates to
anyone who finds your device that it still belongs to you and can’t be
reactivated without your password.
To put a device into Lost Mode, sign in to icloud.com/find from a Mac or PC
or use the Find My
iPhone iOS app.
For more information, read what
to do if your device is lost or stolen.
Do I need to turn off Find My iPhone before giving away my
device?
Yes. Before giving your device to someone else, always turn off Find My iPhone
to ensure that the other person will be able to activate and use the device
normally. The best way to do this is to erase all content and settings from
your device before handing it over. This will completely erase your device,
turn off Find My iPhone, and remove the device from your iCloud account. On
your iOS device, go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content
and Settings.
For more information, read what
to do before selling or giving away your device.
Do I need to turn off Find My iPhone before having my device
serviced?
Yes. If Find My iPhone isn't turned off, technicians may not be able to perform
service on your device.
What if I forget my Apple ID password?
If you forget your password, you can reset it at My Apple ID (appleid.apple.com) or
by contacting Apple Support and verifying your identity.
If you forget your password and cannot reset it, you will lose access to your
Apple ID and may be unable to use or reactivate your device. To help prevent
this, visit My Apple ID periodically
to review and update your account information.
What if I purchase a device that is still linked to the
previous owner's account?
Contact the previous owner as soon as possible and ask them to erase the device
and remove it from their account. Learn how to remove a device from a
previous owner's account.
How do I check for Activation Lock before purchasing a used
device?
When purchasing an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from someone other than Apple or
an authorized Apple reseller, it is up to you to ensure that the device has
been erased and is no longer linked to the previous owner’s account.
You can check the current Activation Lock status of a device by visiting icloud.com/activationlock from
any Mac or PC.
Or you can follow the steps below to make sure that you can use the device you
purchase:
Turn the device on and slide to unlock.
If the passcode lock screen or the Home screen appears, the device hasn't been
erased. Ask the seller to completely erase the device by going to Settings >
General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Don't take ownership of
any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it's been erased.
Begin the device setup process.
After choosing a language, choosing a country, and connecting to a network, the
device will begin activation. If you're asked for the previous owner’s Apple ID
and password, the device is still linked to their account. Hand the device back
to the seller and ask them to enter their password. If the previous owner isn't
present, they can remove the device from their account by signing in to icloud.com/find. Don't take ownership
of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been removed from the
previous owner’s account.
You will know that a device is ready for you to use when you're asked to “Set
up your iPhone," “Set up your iPad," or “Set up your iPod” during the
device setup process.
Does Find My Mac include Activation Lock?
Activation Lock works only with iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch devices using iOS 7
or later.
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