Is it legal to unlock iCloud?

Question: Q: is it legal to unlock an ipad with icloud lock
Answer: A: Answer: A: technically its not against any law (that i know of). but that ipad will no longer be eligible for service from apple ever again.
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Can an iCloud lock be removed?

There are very many iCloud Activation Lock removal tools online and many will charge you a fee to unlock the device. You only need to provide the device's IMEI number to them and they will easily remove the activation lock.
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Can I jailbreak iCloud locked iPhone?

You can jailbreak your locked iPhone by getting help from an authorized Apple specialist. The catch of using this method is the fact that you should be the original owner of the iPhone. What you need is your ID and the warranty if it's still valid.
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Can you unlock a stolen iPhone?

Normally, someone cannot unlock your iPhone without a passcode. However, they can factory reset your iPhone and unlock it using the above method or some iPhone unlocking tools. If you turned on Find my iPhone earlier, the Activation Lock can protect your iPhone furtherly.
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What happen if iCloud locked?

Apple has provided the very useful Find My iPhone tool for years, but it got even better after iOS 7.0 introduced the "reactivation lock," or iCloud lock. This means that if your iPhone is lost or stolen and you wipe it remotely with Find My iPhone, you'll need to enter your iCloud password to reactivate it.
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Is it illegal to bypass activation lock?

Actually, there are no illegal ways to bypass Activation lock, either. Reset your iphone drain off recharging battery and switch on the iphone and press the bottom button till the apple icon appears.Re config location,itunes and install.
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Can you do anything with an iCloud locked iPhone?

There are many limitations an iCloud locked iPhone has. On a locked iPhone, you can basically do nothing. All that you get to see on the main and the only screen on your device is a message stating the phone is locked.
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Does replacing iPhone logic board remove iCloud lock?

If you replaced it for one that is not iCloud Locked yes. Same as just finding an iPhone that is not iCloud locked. Good luck finding a real unlocked logic board in the secondary market. There's a reason they are sold as parts rather than complete iPhones.
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What part of the iPhone holds the iCloud lock?

The iCloud lock information is tied to the phone's IMEI and stored on apple's server. You have to replace the baseband and the baseband flash memory.
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How much does it cost to bypass activation lock?

Typically, they claim to charge around $30 to remove Activation Lock.
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Are iCloud locked iPhones useless?

iCloud locked iPhones are usually worthless unless you sell them for parts. You can't use them without the owner's passcode and the owner's Apple ID can't be unlinked from it. A couple of ways to bypass the activation lock is phishing and scamming Apple Store employees.
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What happens if you buy an iCloud locked iPhone?

If you buy an iCloud locked iPhone, though there's no way can completely remove the lock without using the linked Apple ID and password, you can bypass the activation screen and regain some of the functions with the help of the third-party tools.
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How much does it cost to remove iCloud lock?

iCloud Activation Lock Removal Service

But on a high level, they'll get your iPhone or iPad removed from Apple's lock list using your device's IMEI number. To do that they charge a fee of around $30.
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What do thieves do with stolen iPhones?

That's where the stolen iPhones go. Thieves who realize that they can't use the stolen iPhone will break the device into several parts and sell them to shady repair shops or stores for money. These types of stores need several parts of the iPhone, like the screen to fix someone else broken iPhone at a cheap rate.
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How do I get rid of iCloud activation lock?

Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline
  1. Go to www.iCloud.com/find.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  3. At the top, click All Devices.
  4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  5. Click Remove from Account.
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Is a stolen iPhone useless?

Before You Lose Your iPhone

What that means is even when a thief or a third-party has your ‌iPhone‌, it's still tied to your ‌Apple ID‌ and can't be used with any other account. Your ‌iPhone‌ can even be wiped completely and it will still be locked down, making it almost useless to anyone but you.
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Can I sell an iPhone I found?

Lost your phone, reported it, then found it again? That's fine, you can still sell it on. Just call up the same number you used to report it - as well as your network's customer service - and tell them you've found it again and all is well.
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How can I remove iCloud from my iPhone?

Steps to delete iCloud account on iPhone/iPad
  1. Tap on the Settings app and then scroll down to find iCloud.
  2. Tap on "iCloud" to open it.
  3. Scroll down until you find "Delete Account" and then tap on that.
  4. Tap on "Delete" again to confirm the deletion of the iCloud account.
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How do you activate a locked iPhone?

Follow these steps to set up Activation Lock:
  1. Go to Settings | iCloud. Make sure that the device. is signed in with a valid Apple ID and iCloud account. ...
  2. Tap the button to turn the service on. To. confirm, tap OK to enable the Find My iPhone (iPad) features (Figure B).
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How do I remove previous owner from iCloud on iPhone?

Question: Q: How do I remove previous owner iCloud account when they are not available?
  1. Sign in to iCloud.com with their Apple ID.
  2. Go to Find My iPhone.
  3. Click All Devices at the top of the screen.
  4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  5. If necessary, click Erase [device].
  6. Click Remove from Account.
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Can you sell an iPhone with activation lock?

Yes, you can sell your locked iPhone – provided you can find a buyer. Most buyback vendors and carriers require activation lock to be disabled before they release payment. However, you can browse or search for your iPhone on Flipsy to find Trust Verified stores that will buy iCloud activation locked iPhones.
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How do I remove a locked iPhone from its owner?

Step 1: Input the iPhone's Apple ID & its passcode. Step 2: Sign out from iCloud when the iPhone's Home Screen is displayed through Settings. Step3: Input The Apple ID & passcode again when required. Step 4: Delete (for iOS 10.2 or earlier) or turn off (for iOS 10.3 or later) the iPhone's Apple ID.
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