Can an iCloud lock be removed?

As long as your device is running on IOS 11.4 and earlier, you can easily remove the lock. Just install the software, click a few buttons, and you're done. It's that simple. They also have a bunch of helpful articles related to unlocking IOS devices, which you should read.
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Is it possible to unlock a iCloud locked iPhone?

Get the Original Owner to Unlock Your iPhone. One of the easiest ways to unlock an iCloud locked iPhone is to get the original owner to unlock the phone for you. Since the original owner will likely have their iCloud password with them, they will be able to enter the password on the iPhone and get it unlocked.
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How much does it cost to bypass iCloud lock?

Typically, they claim to charge around $30 to remove Activation Lock.
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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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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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How to Remove iCloud Activation Lock on iPhone (2022)



Is a locked iPhone worth anything?

Sell an iCloud Locked iPhone

iCloud locked iPhones are worth almost nothing and are generally only purchased by companies who scrap them for spare parts. You'll have a very hard time finding interested buyers, as companies like GadgetGone do not accept iCloud locked iPhones.
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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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Can you factory reset a locked iPhone?

To factory reset a locked iPhone using the iCloud, follow this guide: Log into iCloud using the same email and account you used when setting up the “Find My iPhone” feature. Your phone will come up on the screen, so click the “Erase” button. You'll have to confirm that you understand the implications.
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Can I sell a blacklisted iPhone?

Once your phone is no longer on the blacklist, you can either continue to use it or sell it. If you bought a phone from someone who stopped paying their installments, you might have to consider other options to unblock the phone.
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How much does it cost to Unblacklist a phone?

Many services promise to unblock your ESN/IMEI for a fee, which can range anywhere from around $25 for older models like the Galaxy S4 to $80 for an iPhone X, and up to $190 for a Galaxy Note 9.
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What happens if I put my SIM card in a blacklisted phone?

If a phone is listed on the blacklist, wireless carriers will not allow the phone to connect to the cellular network even if using a valid SIM card. Devices are listed by their unique IMEI Number. Many countries have a similar Blacklist, and these are shared on an international database administered by the GSMA.
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Can you jailbreak a stolen iPhone?

How to Unlock a Lost/Stolen iPhone's with iBypasser: Install the software and tap start on your device. Connect the phone to a computer using a cable. The app will download the appropriate package to jailbreak the phone.
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How do you wipe a stolen iPhone?

Erase a device
  1. Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the device you want to erase.
  2. Tap Erase This Device, then tap Continue. ...
  3. If the device is lost and you're asked to enter a phone number or message, you may want to indicate that the device is lost or how to contact you. ...
  4. Tap Erase.
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Can you factory reset a locked iPhone without Apple ID?

How to Erase the iPhone without Apple ID: Step 1: Launch your Settings app. Step 2: Click “Reset > Erase All Content and Settings” tabs. Step 3: Enter your passcode when prompted, and click “Erase iPhone”.
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How do I restore my iPhone to factory settings without Apple ID?

How to Reset iPhone without Apple ID Password via iTunes
  1. Put your iPhone into Recovery Mode. Open iTunes or Finder on your Mac or Windows, and keep your iPhone connected to the computer, then: ...
  2. Restore your iPhone with iTunes. ...
  3. iTunes will start to restore your iPhone.
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Can Apple track a stolen iPhone?

Apple cannot track your iPhone, nor can your cell carrier except in extreme emergencies.
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Can I put my SIM card in a stolen iPhone?

If you have inserted a clean simcard on a device that is reported stolen the simcard will work for sometime but when the system detected that the simcard is being used on a stolen phone, the simcard will be suspended. When you transferred the simcard to the original phone the simcard will not work.
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Can Apple brick a stolen iPhone?

If a law enforcement officer contacts Apple, as long as they have the serial number of the device, Apple can and will upon law enforcement request permanently brick the device and render it permanently useless through software.
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Can you remove Apple ID activation lock without password?

If you don't have access to the previous owner of the device, you can ask Apple to help you remove the Activation lock from the device. But Apple will only help you if you can provide proof that you purchased or inherited the device.
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Can Apple remove activation lock without proof of purchase?

You must be the owner of the device – Proof of ownership documentation is required. Proof of ownership must include the product serial number, IMEI, or MEID. Your data on the device will be erased – If Apple unlocks Activation Lock on your device, all files and data stored on your device will be permanently erased.
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How long does activation lock removal take?

It could take a few weeks. It can take up to 30 days for a response. The department who handles activation lock requests are not phone advisors and will contact you back directly thorough the email you provided in the original request for removal.
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Can I unlock my device from a previous owner's Apple ID?

The absolute best way to fix this is to reach out to the previous owner and have them remove the device from their Apple ID. They can do this by entering their password on the Activation Lock screen, or by accessing iCloud.
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