Once an iPhone or Apple product has been bricked, it will become a very expensive brick or paperweight. Here’s how to detect it
It is becoming more and more common for Apple devices to be stolen and to find a legend or screen stating that it has been blocked by the owner. Many users who buy second-hand Apple devices are still unaware that they can be blocked if they have been stolen.. Virtually the iPhone or any other Apple product It can be turned into a luxury brick that cannot be used for any other purpose. being blocked more than to step on papers. Apple launched the activation lock in 2013 for the iPhone and gradually rolled out to all of its products. If you are going to buy a second-hand iPhone, make sure it is not locked.even worse, that it is not stolen.
- I’m buying a second-hand iPhone or Apple product, how do I make sure it’s unlocked?
- What to do if you find an iPhone locked with lost mode?
I’m buying a second-hand iPhone or Apple product, how do I make sure it’s unlocked?
About the locking mechanism, It is also available on iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. In the case of Macs, they must have at least macOS Catalina with Intel and the T2 security chip or any Mac with Apple Silicon. Also in the AirTag applies the security mechanism called Find My Lock and other tracking elements that are not from Apple but can be activated with the Find My app. In case you were wondering, Apple Vision Pro also has activation lock.
Apple Search Network and its devices
If you are thinking of buying an iPhone or any Apple product in a second-hand store, in any marketplace or advertised on social networks, You must ensure that the owner gives you the unlocked iPhone. Here are the following tips:.
Activation Lock on iPad and iPhone
- Don’t pay anything until the device is delivered to you and is fully usable.
- Ask to see it in person or via video call, verify that it turns on and is usable without having the activation lock message
- If you have the activation lock at the time of reviewing it, ask the owner/seller to enter the password corresponding iCloud to unlock it
- In case you have already paid for a locked device sold by a verified online store such as eBay, Mercado Libre, etc., file the corresponding complaint and get a refund for what happened.
If you buy a second-hand AirTag, it is a matter of testing it live and in person by bringing it close to an iPhone or iPad so that it can recognize it.. Otherwise, open the Find My app and tap the Items icon to add an AirTag. You should see an animation of the same product on the screen and the Connect button. If the AirTag is linked to an item, it will show that the AirTag is associated with an account or owner. The owner will need to unlink it so you can link it to your Apple account.
AirTag linked to another Apple account
How to Unlock an iPhone or iPad from Apple
It’s a matter of Turn off iPhone or iPad from the network Search before handing it over to a new owner
- Open the Settings app and then tapping on the name from the account
- Enter the Search sectionthen Find My (device name)
- Tap to disable that option and then enter your Apple account password
- Confirm in Deactivate
Find My iPhone Settings
How to Unlock an Apple Watch
- Open the Watch app on iPhone
- Then go to My watches and then in All watches
- Tap the information button (i)
- Then in Desvincular Apple Watch
Unpair Apple Watch to remove Activation Lock
How to remove the lock from an AirTag
- Ve a la Search app on an iPhone the iPad associated with the AirTag
- Tap Items and tap on the AirTag
- Bring the AirTag close to your iPhone or iPad
- Tap on Delete object and follow the on-screen instructions
Here we leave you more information about items or devices connected to another Apple account.
Remove AirTag from Apple Account
What to do if you find an iPhone locked with lost mode?
Fortunately, there are honest people in this world and If you find a lost iPhone on the street or in a public place, you can return it to its owner.. One of the positive things about blocking an iPhone with lost mode is that Contact information can be placed so that the person who finds said device can communicate.
Activating Lost Mode will automatically lock your device.
If, on the other hand, you lost an iPhone or any other Apple device (with the exception of AirTags), you can enter your name and phone number so that the person who finds it can speak to you directly. Once the iPhone lock is active, it is trackable at all times and even with low battery reserve.. The iPhone or Apple product cannot be used under any circumstances until it is unlocked with a password, reset, or if the owner removes the lock using the Find My app.
It is necessary to create awareness about how important this function isboth for selling a device in second-hand markets and for buying.
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Source: ipadizate.com
