Apple Released Activation Lock Tool For iOS Devices

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Activation lock is actually a security feature which avoid anybody to erase or activate iOS device without having legitimate Apple ID and password for that device, which must be disabled just before we are going to sell our iOS device otherwise the new owner can not make use of it. The good news is Apple released Activation Lock tool for iOS devices to device Activation Lock status.

 Actvation lock tool

By introducing this tool, actually Apple would like to make an easy way to check device Activation Lock, and also stop people to buy a locked device as that device might be a stolen or lost one, and maybe the owner of device fail to disable this lock.

Apple Released Activation Lock Tool For iOS Devices

To check your device lock status go-to iCloud.com/ActivationLock, and here just provide your device serial number or IMEI number. In case the device is locked following message will be shown:

“The current user’s Apple ID and password will be required before anyone else can activate and use the device.”

 

Actvation lock tool

And if the Activation Lock for that specific device is disabled. Then following message will shown and device is ready to use.

Activation lock tool

This new tool is certainly very helpful for everyone who want to buy any iOS device, It is uncertain when this Activation Lock check will be available but it very good to see in future.