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With the right tools, it's very easy to change the serial number and bypass Activation Lock on T2-based MacBooks (2018-2020).
These repaired computers obviously won't have a warranty, but are usually past the 1-year term anyway. I've not heard of any risks from this procedure. It's a personal decision, but these tools have saved a lot of MacBooks from becoming e-waste due to the Lock.
These repaired computers obviously won't have a warranty, but are usually past the 1-year term anyway. I've not heard of any risks from this procedure. It's a personal decision, but these tools have saved a lot of MacBooks from becoming e-waste due to the Lock.
Will I be able to get OS updates and security updates on this laptop if I keep it in this state/account, without using the tools you mentioned?
Currently it's logged out of icloud.
If there a PM facility where I can chat please let me know.
Currently it's logged out of icloud.
If there a PM facility where I can chat please let me know.
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Yes, everything functions normally. The serial is just not in Apple’s database.
The hardware and software tools exploit a security weakness in the T2 chip and the fix is permanent.
I attempted to use the Erase Assistant and it says 'Set Secure Boot to Full Security'.
So, haven't done it.
Let know if there is a PM or email I can talk to you.
Hi, would you be able to point me in the right direction to do this please? I am in much the same situation as OP is and wish to change the serial number of this mac.