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iOS 16: Best Ways to Bypass iCloud Activation Lock on iPhone/iPad

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Mar 06, 2023 • Filed to: Mobile Repair Solutions • Proven solutions

Apple puts importance on making sure that all of the iPhone users’ data and records are kept in tight and secured storage. Make sure that the only person that can access it is the owner of the mobile. However, there will be challenges if you have bought a used iPhone and if the owner has not logged out of his account on that phone. If you are in this situation, then you will need to either contact the previous owner or be locked out of your phone. The first one is a tedious option, and the latter would be the least one that we would want to happen.

There are however various ways how you can bypass the iCloud Activation Lock without having to contact its previous owner. We will share with you the different ways that you can do it on your own and remove the automated lock and continue using your phone leisurely.

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Part 1: What Causes iCloud Activation lock?

The iCloud Activation Lock is a great feature that Apple has added to the “Find My iPhone” application which helps prevent other people aside from yourself from accessing your phone and files. Activating your iCloud Activation lock can be done in just a few steps, and this could even be done remotely if your phone is not within your reach. This is a great feature if you are a victim of theft and would like to remotely lock your phone to be sure that it cannot be accessed by the thief or anyone else.

You can follow the steps below to remotely lock your device.

Step 1: Open the “Find My iPhone” on your browser while locking your phone remotely.

Step 2: Log in with your credentials. Make sure it is the same credentials you use for iCloud.

Step 3: Under the devices' list, you can look and tap for the text that says “Lost Mode”.

Step 4: From there, you can tap on actions, then choose to either tap on “Lost Mode” or “Erase Phone”.

Part 2: 4 Ways to Bypass iCloud Activation Lock on iPhone/iPad with iOS 16

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Now you know how an iCloud Activation Lock works and how to remotely lock your phone in case of theft. However, what if you still want to be able the bypass the iCloud Activation Lock but are unable to contact the first owner for their credentials? There are multiple ways that you can do that, and we will share the ways with you below.

Method 1: Removing the Device from the First Owner's iCloud

Probably one of the easiest and fastest ways to bypass the activation lock is by contacting the owner to remove the device that you have from their iCloud. If you can still make contact with them, you can try this option and reach out to them.

Method 2: Contact Apple to Remove The Activation Lock

If you cannot contact the previous owner, you can then reach out to Apple directly and provide proof that you have inherited or purchased the device. Documents such as receipts and death certificates if inherited, then you can reach out to their support team to unlock your device.

Method 3: Remove iCloud Activation Lock on iOS 16 without Password

Now, if you want to be able to bypass the activation lock on your own and without the need for a password, you can try “Dr. Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS)” which is a program that will help you to bypass the activation locks on your iPhones or iPad.

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Step 1: Open Dr.Fone's application and choose “Screen Unlock” from the options.

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Step 2: Connect your phone to your computer and choose “Bypass Activate Lock”.

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Step 3: Then the process will start to jailbreak your phone.

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Step 4: Then you will need to agree on the agreement and click “Next”. Confirm your device and click on “Start Unlock”.

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Step 5: You will need a few minutes for the process to finish and once done, it will show that you have successfully bypassed.

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Method 4: Unlock your device using DNS

Instead of bypassing Apple directly, you can try to bypass the DNS server, and you can do this by following the steps below.

Step 1: Restart your device.

Step 2: Go through the process of setting up until you come across the “Choose Wi-Fi Network”.

Step 3: Then choose “More Wi-Fi settings” and tap on “I”.

Step 4: Choose “Configure DNS” and select “Manual”.

Step 5: From there, choose “+Add server” then choose the address as per your location below and click “Save”.

  • USA: 104.154.51.7
  • Europe: 104.155.28.90
  • Asia: 104.155.220.58
  • Africa, Australia, and other locations: 78.109.17.60

Step 6: Select “Ask to Join Networks” and enter the password then click on “Join”.

Step 7: When it tries to activate, you can tap on the back button and proceed to set up the device as usual.

Conclusion

We hope that the tips that we shared will help you to remove the iCloud Activation lock on your phone without having to contact the previous owner or even need any password. If you still want to do a quick and easy way, you can use “Dr. Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS)” which just needs you to connect your phone to your laptop and in just a few taps. We understand how frustrating it can be to have to contact other people just to be able to use your phone. Follow our methods and you will be able to use your phone right away.

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