The feature of blocking devices by Apple ID appeared with the presentation of iOS7. The usefulness of this function is often in doubt, since more often it is not used by the users of stolen (lost) devices themselves, but by scammers who trick the user into simply logging in with someone else's Apple ID, and then remotely block the gadget.
It should be clarified right away that device locking performed by Apple ID is not performed on the device itself, but on Apple servers. From this we can conclude that not a single flashing of the device will allow you to return access to it. But still, there are ways that can help you unlock your device.
Method 1: Contacting Apple Support
This method should be used only in cases where the Apple device originally belonged to you, and was not, for example, found on the street already locked. In this case, you must have on hand the box from the device, the cashier's receipt, information about the Apple ID that activated the device, as well as your identity document.
Method 2: Contacting the person who locked your device
If your device was blocked by a scammer, then it is he who will be able to unlock it. In this case with a high degree probability, a message will be displayed on the screen of your device with the requirement to transfer a certain amount of money to the specified bank card or payment system.
Minus this method is that you are following the scammers. Plus - you can get the opportunity to fully use your device again.
Please note that if your device has been stolen and remotely locked, you should immediately contact the service Apple support as described in the first method. Contact this method only as a last resort if both Apple and law enforcement have not been able to help you.
Method 3: Remove Apple's security lock
If your device has been locked by Apple, a message appears on the screen of your apple device .
As a rule, such a problem occurs if there were attempts to authorize your account, as a result of which the password was incorrectly entered several times or incorrect answers to security questions were given.
As a result, Apple blocks access to the account in order to protect against fraudsters. The block can only be removed if you confirm your membership in the account.
- When the message appears on the screen "Your Apple ID has been locked for security reasons", just below click on the button "Unlock account» .
- You will be prompted to choose one of two options: "Unblock with e-mail" or "Answer security questions".
- If you chose confirmation by email, to your address Email will do incoming message With verification code, which must be entered on the device. In the second case, you will be given two arbitrary security questions, to which you will need to give necessarily correct answers.
As soon as the verification by one of the methods is completed, the block will be successfully removed from your account.
Please note that if the blocking for security purposes was imposed through no fault of yours, after restoring access to the device, be sure to change the password.
Detailed instructions from w3bsit3-dns.com. What you need to activate to the status of the device in the iPod: First you need to open the disk with installed Windows on your computer and follow the path C:WindowsSystem32driversetc. In the etc folder find text file hosts and remove the read-only attribute. Then go to the security tab and set write permissions for user groups and administrators. Now you can edit host file. You can open it with regular notepad or any text editor. Erase everything that is written there and stupidly write XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX albert.apple.com, where X is the server number that the hackers from the Doulci group will indicate to us. no crosses, bars and other things are not needed! Only ip number and server name. Have you written? Click close (on the cross) and the question "save changes?" answer with consent. This is to expand txt file do not give. Probably it is not necessary to keep exactly the original form of hosts, but I do it this way. Whether the server of our hackers is working can be seen by going to the site http://doulci.net and opening the upper overview tab. In addition, you can follow the tweets of the members of the Doulci team: minacrisOfficial, AquaXetine, MerrukTechnolog No need to ask about the start time. The servers are not being turned on according to the schedule yet. It can earn both at 2 am and at 6 am. If you're not ready to wait, then read no further. Now we need a sim card with Pin code. You can hold the SIM card in the SIM card of some old phone and turn on the PIN request in the settings. For new SIM cards, PIN 0000. For those bought a long time ago, the PIN is indicated in the envelope. No PIN! So: 1. We prepared to quickly enter the server specified to us into the hosts file. The hosts itself is open with a notepad and we double-checked that it saves the changes. Those. we do not close it and are ready at any moment to enter the required ip albert.apple.com 2. Our phone is ready to be activated. Those. it is on, we entered the PIN code, selected the language and country, connected it via Wi-Fi and pressed back. Those. The device is now on the Wi-Fi network selection. 3. So we turned on the server on the doulci.net website in the Overview tab and the icon from OFF moved to ON (turned green) and below we were given the server address. For example 192.168.000.001 albert.apple.com We extract and copy 192.168.000.001 albert.apple.com to the hosts file. This is the only entry in the entire file. There is no more sign. (This is how it is for me. Maybe someone left the old one). Click on the cross to close hosts. The computer asks for confirmation of the changes and we agree. Next, launch iTunes and connect the iPhone with a cord. iTunes should ask for consent to connect to the server and we agree. Next in iTunes should appear start page with a suggestion to set up an iPhone? Select "like new" and continue on the phone. He asks about inclusion iCloud services and location services. Think for yourself whether you need it or not. You can then turn it on or off. 4. Now disconnect your iPhone from your computer and reboot. After the offer to enter the pin, enter and as soon as you see that the phone has written that the pin is correct, immediately remove the tray. A message pops up insert a SIM card - insert it back. And repeat insert-remove the sim until you see not just "unlock sim card", but an option with two ways: "unlock" and next to "OK".)) That's it))) Click on OK. Do not be afraid after, if you need to remove the SIM card or reboot. By playing with PIN and OK, you can now display the device as many times as you like, until you reset the device. Wrote like this. as I did. Perhaps somewhere and something superfluous. This is how I activated my device and a friend's device. Then, for the sake of experiment, I turned on find my phone on my wife's honest phone and also hacked it.
Hello! Today we will touch on one important and painfully sentimental topic, namely, we will talk about what to do (or not to do) when your (or not your) iPhone locked with iCloud Activation Lock or in Settings > iCloud entered the Apple ID details of the old owner.
There can be a lot of varieties of this problem, but they are united by one big question: what to do when the iPhone asks for a PASSWORD from an Apple ID WHICH YOU DO NOT KNOW?
Starting with iOS 7, Apple has provided Find My iPhone new opportunity, which is automatically enabled when you set up Find My iPhone. The Activation Lock feature makes it much more difficult or impossible to use or resell the iPhone and iPad if the latter is lost or stolen.
With Activation Lock enabled, you will be asked for your Apple ID and password every time you try to turn off Find My iPhone, sign out of iCloud on your device, and wipe and reactivate your device.
Over the past month, more than 10 people have contacted me asking for help with advice on unlocking the iPhone. Each case had its own nuances and reasons that led to the blocking. For a more detailed understanding of this issue, I consider it right to consider the most common cases and decide what to do in each specific situation.
- Hacked Apple ID and blocked the iPhone! What to do? -
- How to untie an iPhone from the former owner's Apple ID -
- Someone else's Apple ID in my iPhone settings! -
- If you want to reset (change) your Apple ID password -
- How to get through and chat with Apple technical support? -
Apple ID account hacked
More and more often I hear that someone Apple account ID has been hacked. This happens as a result of a weak password for the mailbox used during registration. Hackers very often use Brute Force attacks and guess the password by simply searching through the possible options.
A weak password is easy to pick up if you didn't know. Having gained access to the mailbox, the hackers recover (change) the password to the Apple ID and then " your days are numbered».
Having taken possession of your Apple ID, attackers usually lock the device using iCloud Activation Lock. At the same time, a message is sent to the screen of the locked device, prompting you to contact by e-mail with a certain person who, for a small reward of 1000 rubles, will report a four-digit unlock code.
So be careful when you mailbox I receive a letter stating that changes have been made to the Apple ID account. Perhaps this is phishing (a fake email with a link to a duplicate of Apple.com), but it could also be real situation when someone tries to change the information in your account.
What to do when your Apple ID has been hacked? In any case, you should try to access your mail and Apple ID account and change the password in both places. If you are unable to log into your mailbox, try resetting your password.
Usually, next to the input boxes for the login + password link, there is a link “ Forgot your password?”, click on it and try any possible methods from entering a date of birth to answering security questions. If you manage to log into your mailbox, change your password immediately.
After that, try to restore access to your Apple ID account. Don't know how? Here is an article for you. If the recovery letter Apple password ID does not come to either the main mailbox or the backup one, there is only one way out -.
Judging by the reviews of people who have fallen into such a mess, it becomes clear that it is the support service representatives who usually help restore access to the account and unlock the iPhone.
Perhaps someone will have a question " Or maybe it's worth paying 1000 rubles for unlocking?". I wouldn't recommend doing this. You should not be led by people who have already tried to squeeze money out of you. Where is the guarantee that for one thousand they will not require another one.
I talked with one girl who nevertheless redeemed the iPhone unlock code, but she could not recover the Apple ID password on her own. Therefore, immediately call the support service!
Previous owner's Apple ID entered on iPhone
Quite often, people who use an iOS device without access to iCloud capabilities contact me. For some reason in Settings > iCloud .
Perhaps when you first set up the device, your friend “helped” you or, even worse, the manager in the store provided you with a service for some 500 rubles without telling you the password for the entered Apple ID.
If you still do not understand what this is fraught with, then here is a short list of potential threats to your iPad or iPhone with someone else's Apple ID:
- your iPhone can be locked at any time using iCloud Activation Lock
- all information that is synchronized in the iCloud cloud (contacts, photos, calendars, notes, etc.) is available to an unauthorized person
- the same person can track your location using Find My iPhone
- your iPhone can be remotely wiped
- in the end your device is completely beyond your control
How do I replace my Apple ID details for iCloud services? First of all, you must know what without the correct password you will not succeed. You simply will not be able to log out of the old account in Settings > iCloud. Only one piece of advice follows from this - LOOK FOR PREVIOUS OWNER, well, or that friend who helped you set up the device.
Even Apple support won't help you. this is the whole point of the Activation Lock function. If you don't know your password, recover it! If you cannot restore (no access to mail, etc.), then this is not your device.
You found or bought a locked iPhone or iPad
Imagine a situation - you find (or they sold you for a penny) a brand new iPhone on the street, but it does not let you go beyond the lock screen. The question immediately begs How to make this wonderful device work?". I'm afraid to disappoint ... But in this case there are not so many options. First, the iPhone you bought may well have been stolen from a previous owner.
Even if it is lost, it does not change the situation. Secondly, if the iPhone is locked, it will not work to make a full-fledged dialer out of it. Therefore, I offer you 3 options:
Option 1 If you found the phone, then the best thing, from my point of view, is to try to find the real owner. It happens that iPhone screen a message is displayed with the owner's number and a request to call back. At least the Find My iPhone locator allows you to display such a message remotely.
And I also want to warn you that the police and special services are actively using modern technological advances to track stolen phones. I know a couple of people who were caught by the hand in this ... Although they themselves did not steal. Then trips to the police, writing explanatory notes, etc. Why do you need it?
Option 2 Since it will not work to fully use a locked iPhone or iPad, one of the options is to disassemble the device into parts. Or sell it for parts to people who do repairs.
Option 3 On YouTube, I met instructions for the so-called Bypass Activation Lock. Usually the headlines sound promising, but in fact, all the instructions offered only slightly “add functionality” to a locked device. If you succeed, of course. Search YouTube for " activation lock”and see what foreign video bloggers offer.
Usually the whole method comes down to entering a specific DNS server in wifi settings, which allows you to access the player, camera, browser, and a few other device features. All functionality works through a server on the Internet, i.e. without a connection, your iPhone will still remain a brick. In general, this option is complete trash! I don't recommend it to you.
Rebooted iPad, now Apple ID password doesn't work
Do you believe in miracles? Me too!
Most likely something happened to your password or account. Or maybe someone successfully changed it? Or have you forgotten it? In any case, now your task is to restore access to your Apple ID and regain control over your phone (tablet).
The first thing that comes to mind is this. Follow the link and follow the instructions.
If you can't recover your password, . After confirming your identity, they will definitely help you.
CONCLUSION
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BYPASS ICLOUD ACTIVATION LOCK. Blocking information is located on Apple servers and until the correct password is entered, this information cannot be changed or deleted.
On the this moment no hacker program or tool has been created that would allow you to unlock your iPhone or iPad for full use.
You can spit in my face, but I think it's SO RIGHT.
A smartphone is a multifunctional device that stores an abundance of information that is so important for its owner. This data must certainly be under the strict protection of modern encryption methods.
The security of user data and the protection of devices from intruders has always been a primary goal of Apple. This is the main principle of the company, which is the cornerstone in its foundation, which the corporation has managed to maintain to this day, introducing more and more protective tools. The level of security in iOS has reached an unprecedented level, to the point that stealing a phone has become almost pointless.
What is Activation Lock in iPhone?
Activation Lock is a security tool that has become an extension of the previously introduced Find My iPhone option. Activation Lock was introduced to the iOS operating system in 2013 with the release of the seventh generation. software and is described by the company as an ideal tool against thieves.
Indeed, the California corporation has already managed to report that the number of iPhone thefts has significantly decreased, and those that continue to be committed are no longer accompanied by data loss and falling into the wrong hands.
The question arises as to whether such a seemingly ideal protection system can harm the rightful owner of the iPhone? Activation lock, alas, was instantly studied by attackers and is often used for extortion and blackmail.
Principle of operation
If on one of Apple devices Find My iPhone is enabled, and you're using operating system 7th generation and later, all data, including activation information, is moved to Apple servers and stored there until Find My iPhone is turned off by the device owner. In fact, the device is completely tied to a single ID. Only the true owner of the device will be able to activate it after flashing and fully control all the data stored on it and in the digital cloud. No keys are stored in this case, so even Apple employees will not be able to access the data, which indicates the maximum security of this technology.
Checking iPhone Activation Lock
Why might this be needed? First of all, this is important for those who give / sell their gadget to a third party, and, of course, for those who buy the device, as they say, from their hands. On state given function can cause a lot of problems for both the old owner of the device and the new one. Therefore, it is worth making sure that the blocking is enabled. iPhone activation. You can check this on the iCloud website by entering the gadget or IMEI number.
You can also check the lock status by trying to turn on the gadget. At a certain stage, a locked phone will ask you to enter a password for your Apple ID (which was previously activated on this smartphone).
Blocking how to remove protection?
The bottom line is that Activation Lock is directly related to Find My iPhone, so you need to turn it off. For this you need:
- Go to device settings.
- Find and select the iCloud sub-item.
- Scroll down and select the "Find iPhone" submenu.
- Switch the toggle switch to the off position.
That's it, in a few simple steps you can unlink the device from the account. If necessary, this procedure can be done remotely using the iCloud.com website. For this you need:
- Go to iCloud.com.
- Select Find My iPhone.
- In the list of devices, find the necessary gadget and remove it from the list.
- Enter account information for confirmation.
Pitfalls of the system
Oddly enough, but such an advanced protection mechanism can go sideways to the end user, both through his own fault and because of scammers. About everything in order.
It is important to understand that unsuccessful attempts to log into an account can trigger the protection mechanisms in iPhone. Activation Lock will not keep you waiting, whether you forgot your password or someone else entered it incorrectly. Apple will restrict access to the device until the password is reset.
The second problem related to scammers is somewhat more complicated. Beginning extortionists, under various pretexts, force negligent users to enter the Apple ID data offered by the attacker on their smartphone, after which they immediately put it into theft mode and ask the user to transfer a certain amount of money if he wants to use the device again. Naturally, no one needs to pay, since there are at least two options for solving the problem.
Bypass protection through hacking (Jailbreak)
If it so happened that access to the iPhone 4 with iOS 7 installed on it was stolen, then you can use the JB iOS utility, which will allow you to return access to the device, albeit in a limited form. The phone will stop working with a SIM card and, in fact, will represent something similar to This approach does not work with other models, such as iPhone 5. Activation Lock will not be removed in this case.
Returning access to the device using Apple support
The most effective, honest and legal way to get your gadget back is to call the support service Apple. You can contact the Russian support service (you can order a call on the official website), but they need proof that the device was purchased officially. In addition, a sales receipt is required. If there is none, you need to contact the store where the gadget was purchased (the receipt must be stored in the database for up to 4 years).
In the absence of a check, you can try your luck and contact the American support service. They can be "reached" by calling Skype 1-800-MY-IPHONE. To confirm the fact that you are the owner of the device, you will need to provide IMEI, serial number, answer security questions (very important), know what purchases were made in the AppStore and iTunes Store. In most cases, specialists from the United States meet the needs of inexperienced users and return access to the device within half an hour. Russian technical support, alas, cannot boast of such loyalty.
Instead of a conclusion
Regardless of the advanced security mechanisms of the gadget, you should always think twice before making any suspicious manipulations, and first of all rely on yourself, and not on the computer.
We have repeatedly raised the topic new feature iOS 7 Activation Lock, which locks the iPhone and iPad after an update, requires the previous owner's email and password to activate the device. First, follow the guidelines. Secondly, be aware that no amount of flashing and resetting the settings will help remove the binding of an iPhone or iPad to the Apple ID of the previous owner. Therefore, we decided to write general recommendations, how bypass activation lock and unbind Apple ID for Apple devices purchased officially and not. The problem with most iPhone buyers is that they are trying to save 1000 rubles on a very important things — complete set. A complete set of used iPhone should include phone, headset, lightning cable, Charger, a box with a sticker on which the IMEI and serial number match the data in the device; preferably a receipt for the original purchase. If the seller cannot offer this, then it is likely that your iPhone will become a “brick” in the coming days.
How to remove Activation Lock and replace Apple ID
1. Knowingly has a locked iPhone that fails Apple ID activation. In order to untie the Apple ID of the previous owner, you will need to write an official letter to Apple, attach iPhone photo or iPad, stickers on the box and receipt. The photograph must be of “good” quality, meaning that all letters and numbers must be easy to read. If you have full set with the box and receipt of purchase, proceed to the next step 3 “Composing the letter”. If not, they will need to be made.
2. You will have to get a box for iPhone or iPad anyway. Based on it, the box of your device will be created. We scanned stickers in high quality from boxes and . Based on these layouts, you need to make stickers with data from your device, you need to carefully edit IMEI and serial number. Apple pays the most attention to serial no.. The exact dimensions of the stickers for iPhone 4 are 65 mm by 22 mm, for iPhone 5 70 mm by 22 mm. Do not spare money on printing, make stickers on quality paper and a good photo printer.
3. You will need a proof of purchase for the iPhone. A check can be created in any cash register emulator and printed on a regular printer, for credibility, you can crumple or fold it many times before photographing. Forgery of a check is a game on the verge of a foul, forgery of documents is punishable by law. You can try to write the first letter without a check, indicating that the previous owner did not save it or the thrift store issued only a “Commercial Receipt”. What should the check contain? Name iPhone models, for example, iPhone 5 64 Gb Black. IMEI and serial number.
4. When you have a box and a receipt ready to prove that you are a true iPhone owner need to take a photo. Use an inexpensive "soap box", put the iPhone back up, the receipt and the box with the sticker on the table next to it, fit three components into one frame!
5. The first letter must be written by e-mail. If the answer comes that your iPhone is locked through the function Find iPhone or Find My iPhone, and for Apple this means that the device is stolen, then write to e-mail [email protected]
6. In the subject of the letter, indicate Case 1281671. Activation Lock. Purchase Validation. Where 1281671 is your initial Apple Support case number. How to get it? Visit the site http://www.apple.com/ru/support/contact/. Fill out the contact form, click Start, select the device. Install Service Request and Troubleshooting, where you choose it is impossible to set or unlock the phone. Choose to schedule a call, indicate the serial number of the iPhone, your phone number, last name, first name and e-mail, to which to duplicate the response to the appeal. Within a few minutes, you will receive an email with the assigned Case number, and you will also receive a call that you can answer, but it will not solve the problem with Activation Lock.
7. Letter template to Apple in order to untie Activation Lock and change Apple ID.
I have a problem with activation my iPhone 5. I have bought the iPhone in a shop one week ago and update iOS 7.0.4 yesterday. After update iPhone has an activation screen and asks the previous owner's Apple ID and Password. I don't know Apple ID and Password; I haven't communicated with him. I can't use my iPhone 2 days. I'm so disappointed in this situation. Can you help me to disable this function, please?
Serial No of my iPhone is 82034F66A4T and IMEI is 013208054085611. I attach photos of the box and the sales receipt.
Best Regards,
I have problem.
8. You will receive a response in 3-7 days, depending on how busy the Apple support staff are. The first response will be a standard message that your problem has been assigned a number in the system. You need to wait for an email from Apple with the following content:
Thanks for sending the proof of purchase for this product.
Product: iPhone 5
Serial number: 82034F66A4TAfter reviewing the provided documentation, we unlocked the product.
If you need help, use Contact Apple Support to start your support request online and get connected to an expert.
9. After a response from Apple, you will be able to activate your iPhone with your new Apple ID. If the answer did not come, then repeat the sending again by e-mail [email protected] . If you still have questions about how to activate iPhone and change Apple ID, join our VKontakte group and discuss the topic