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Is it possible to remove iCloud activation lock

  • Yes

    Votes: 1 7.1%
  • No

    Votes: 13 92.9%

  • Total voters
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Andycoola

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Jul 3, 2018
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Forgotten Apple ID , thought restoring it would remove the ID , restored it only to get it locked
 

jr866gooner

macrumors 68020
Aug 24, 2013
2,184
912
Forgotten Apple ID , thought restoring it would remove the ID , restored it only to get it locked

Contact Apple. They still may not be able to help. You might just have a very large, very heavy paperweight in your hands.
 

millydog

macrumors 6502a
Oct 21, 2007
564
516
Australia
If you are the legitimate owner then you can reset your Apple ID password in a browser online (maybe at iforgot.appleid.com from memory). You’ll need access to the email account and/or two factor to do so to prove your identify. Then you can log in online to remove the device from your account.
There are a few legitimate reasons why you may be the owner of an iPad that you are locked out of and this should work if you are. Apple has a great set up and it’s designed to protect theft.
The other way around it is to produce your receipt for the device and take it with the device to an Apple store.
 

Funsize93

macrumors regular
May 23, 2018
111
64
Australia
There is only 2 ways. Remove the lock by entering the Apple ID and password (may need to reset passwords etc if you have forgotten them) or If you have the original sales invoice/receipt Apple can remove it.
 
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