It's important to remember that bypassing iCloud activation locks is intended for legitimate purposes, such as regaining access to your own device if you've forgotten your credentials. Bypassing the ...

Apple has released a new Activation Lock Status tool (via iDownloadBlog) that will make it easier for people buying a used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to avoid getting a device that is locked to ...

The security feature, designed to prevent use of lost or stolen devices, must be turned off before you buy a used iPhone. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT ...

Apple today launched a utility on its website that allows anyone to check the activation lock status of an iPhone handset. Users will be required to provide the IMEI or serial number of the device ...

Apple has removed 'Activation Lock' from the iCloud web page and now when you visit icloud.com/activationlock, you will find Apple`s 404 "Not Found" page. The ...

There are lots of different initiatives on both the policy and manufacturing sides to reduce smartphone theft using kill switches and device tracking. But it’s still pretty easy to swipe a phone and ...

The 'Activation Lock' tool has been removed from the iCloud web page and now when you visit icloud.com/activationlock, you will find Apple's 404 "Not Found" page ...

Apple recently removed the Activation Lock status checker from its website, giving no explanation as to why a seemingly useful tool was eliminated. The Activation Lock website was designed to make ...