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music and audio tv and film podcastsHow do I turn off the activation lock on my iPhone?
Removing your activation lock on your iPhone
- Go to Settings on your phone.
- Tap Your Name/Apple ID at the top of settings.
- Tap iCloud.
- Select the setting for Find my iPhone.
- Tap the switch to turn it off.
- You will be asked for your iCloud password to continue.
- Enter your password.
Accordingly, what is activation lock iPhone?
Find My includes Activation Lock—afeaturethat's designed to prevent anyone else from usingyouriPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch if it's everlostor stolen. Activation Lock turns on automatically whenyouturn on Find My [device].
- Sign in to Find My iPhone on this device with your Apple ID(theone you use with iCloud).
- In the Devices list, tap the device you want to put intoLostMode or lock.
- Tap Actions, then tap Lost Mode or Lock.
- Follow the onscreen instructions, keeping the followinginmind:
Similarly one may ask, is it possible to remove iCloud lock?
Unfortunately, there is only one reliable waytoremove iCloud lock if you don't want to uselockremoval tools. The best way is to contact the previousownerand get their account information, Apple ID and password tounlockthe device and remove iCloud lock.
Remove Apple ID from iCloud or Find My Friends
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap Sign Out.
- Enter the password of the person's Apple ID.
- Select whether you want to keep copies of your iCloud dataforCalendars, Contacts, Reminders and Safari.
- Tap Sign Out or Turn Off, as applicable.