How to Remove iCloud Activation Lock without Password (iOS 16.5)

Guess there are many second-hand iPhone users who are troubled by iCloud Activation Lock.(Also display “iPhone Locked To Owner” after iOS 15 update). Usually you have to remember the Apple ID and password. Well… It seems not helpful for second-hand users. This guide will show you how you can remove iCloud Activation Lock without password.

The solutions we will share with you here are the most effective to quickly unlock a iCloud locked device and begin to use it. Let’s get started now.

Best 100% Working Way to Remove Activation Lock without Password!👏

You may find yourself in this situation if you purchased a second-hand device and the device’s previous owner did not remove the iCloud Activation lock on the device. However, here is a way that can help you 100% remove the Activation Lock – iToolab UnlockGo – iCloud Lock Removal.

Note: Now for iOS 15 – iOS 16.5, you can bypass iCloud lock on macOS.

This iOS unlocking tool can be useful to you thanks to its many features. These features include the following:

As you shall see shortly, it is very easy to use: you don’t need any tech expertise to unlock the device. To use UnlockGo to take off activation lock, download and install the free trial version of UnlockGo iCloud Bypasser on to your computer. Then follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Open the program after successful installation and then select “Remove iCloud Activation Lock” in the main window.

Step 2:Click “Start” and then connect the device to the computer using USB cables.

Step 3: To bypass the iCloud Activation, the program will need to jailbreak the device. It will then begin downloading the right jailbreak package for your device. When the download is complete, click on “Jailbreak” and then follow the on-screen instructions to put the device in DFU Mode.

Step 4: As soon as the jailbreak process is complete, click on “Remove” and UnlockGo – iCloud Removal iPhone will begin removing the iCloud Activation Lock on the device.

Keep the device connected to the computer and after a few minutes, the device will be unlocked, allowing you to access and use the features and apps on it. That’s how to remove Activation Lock without Apple ID.

Is There Any Alternative to Remove Activation Lock without Password?

You might wonder if there are other hacks of iCloud lock removal without password. Yes, don’t hesitate to leave. In this part, we’ll introduce some tricks, but I cannot assure you 100%.

1. Use Online Services(be careful with scam)

If the solution above are not applicable to you, then you should consider using the paid online services that can try to remove the Activation Lock withou password from the device. 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 claim they will easily remove the Activation Lock.

But there are some things that you need to be aware of before using these tools, including:

• 🙁 Though you may see these tools with thousands of positive reviews, you still need to be cautious about using them. There are some paid services like OfficialPhoneUnlock and iPhoneIMEI.net that are not effective at all.
• 🙁 There is also the chance that you could lose your money or all the data on the device.
• 🙁 These tools often don’t have a free trial, meaning that you may not be able to test whether the process will work before buying.

2. Use DNS(just fake bypass)

The DNS method is a solution that basically uses an online server or HTML to try and remove the iCloud Activation Lock from the device. It may not always work, but when you’re out of options, it is worth a try.

Before we begin, please note that this method will only work on newer versions of iOS like iOS 10 or later.

Step 1: Turn on the device or if it is already on, restart the device.

Step 2: Go through the setup process until you get to the “Choose Wi-Fi network.”

Step 3: Select “More Wi-Fi Settings” and then tap on the “I” icon next to the Wi-Fi network.

Step 4: Tap “Configure DNS” and then select “Manual”.

Step 5: Click “+Add Server” and then enter the server address for your location. The following are the server addresses to use:

• USA: 104.154.51.7
• Europe: 104.155.28.90
• Asia: 104.155.220.58
• Africa, Australia, and other locations: 78.109.17.60

Step 6: Tap “Save” and then tap on the back option to select “Ask to Join Networks”.

Step 7: Enter the network password and then tap “Join”.

Step 8: When the device tries to activate, tap on the back button, and then continue to set up the device normally.

Ask Previous Owner to Remove iCloud Activation Lock without Password!

What if you luckily get in touch with your seller or the previous owner? Then you might have chance to ask help from them.

1. Ask the Previous Owner to Enter their Apple ID During Set-up

If the previous owner of the device is still with you when you’re setting up the device, ask them to enter their Apple ID and password in the Activation Lock screen on the device.

Once they enter their details, tap on “Next” and the device will be removed from their iCloud account thereby disabling Activation Lock.

2. Ask the Previous Owner to Enter their Old Passcode

If the iPhone is running iOS 11 or later and the device’s owner used the Two-factor authentication feature with iCloud, you can use their device’s passcode instead of the Apple ID and password to remove the iCloud Activation Lock.

To do this, tap on “Unlock with Passcode?” in the Activation screen and then ask them to enter the device’s passcode. You may also need to enter the two-factor authentication code that Apple sends to the previous owner.

3. Ask the Previous Owner to Remove the Device from iCloud

If the previous owner is not close to you, but you have their contact information, you can ask them to remove their device from iCloud. They can do that remotely using these simple steps:

• Step 1: Use their Apple ID and passcode to sign in to the iCloud website.
• Step 2: Click on the “Find My” button and then select the device from the “All Devices” menu.
• Step 3: In the options that appear, click on “Erase Device” and then follow the steps to erase all data and settings on the device.
• Step 4: Click “Remove from Account”. You can then finish setting up the device and you should be able to continue using it as normal.

4. Can Apple Remove Activation Lock?

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.

If you bought the device, then you need to provide Apple with proof of purchase such as a receipt. This proof of payment must contain the device’s serial number and your name.

If the device’s serial number was replaced at the Genius bar, then you need to provide the Service Communication with the details of the old and new serial number.

If you inherited the device, you will need to provide the Death Certificate along with proof of your relationship to the deceased. You may also need to provide the original proof of purchase.

Once you have all the documents you need, go the https://support.apple.com/ and email or call Apple requesting them to remove the Activation Lock from the device.