5 Working Ways on Reddit to Bypass iCloud Lock

If you have bought a used iPhone that is locked or you don’t remember the iCloud login details, you may be unable to use the device.

Most people will often look online to find the solution to this problem and one of the main sites to find viable solutions is Reddit. But it can be very hard to go through all the threads on Reddit, trying to find the most effective solutions.

This is why we’ve gone through all the Reddit threads related to this topic and compiled the most effective solutions below.

Let’s get started.

Use Emergency Call

One of the most common solutions on Reddit threads is bypassing iCloud activation lock by making an emergency call. This solution may not make sense to many people but a lot of Reddit users say that it has worked for them and may therefore be worth the try for you. Follow these simple steps to try this method:

Step 1: From the “Hello” screen, choose the language and country. Press the home button and then select “Emergency Call.”

Step 2: Dial the number “*#96274825*0000*1#” and then press the dial button 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3: Repeat the second step and keep changing the last digit from 1-9. Type “0” when you get to “9” and remember to tap the dial button 10 to 15 times each time you change the last number.

Step 4: Press the home button to go back to the start screen. Select the language and country and you will no longer see the Activation bypass.

When you are asked to choose a passcode, follow the instructions on the screen to continue setting up the device.

It is possible that this solution may only work on various iPhone models like iPhone 4, 4S, 5, and 5c. But it harmless and it wouldn’t hurt try.

Use iCloud DNS Bypass

The Domain Name Service (DNS) translates domain names like apple.com to an IP address that your iPhone can use to communicate. Every time you setup the device, it uses the DNS to contact Apple Activation Servers to see if iCloud Activation Lock is enabled or not.

This method, therefore, is meant to trick the iPhone into communicating with a fake activation server that will reply with “device is not locked”, allowing you to continue setting up the device.

But this method will not lead to a fully functioning device and will not work on devices running iOS 11 and older.

This method is problematic in numerous ways, including the following:

• By using it, you risk exposing your internet traffic including usernames and passwords to the DNS provider you use.
• It will only work in devices running iOS 8 to iOS 10. Apple has protected newer versions of iOS that have safeguards against the loophole.
• You will not have access to all functions of the iOS device

But it is free and therefore worth a try. Just follow these simple steps to do it:

Step 1: Insert the SIM card into the device if you haven’t already. Turn on the iPhone and select the country and language.

Step 2: When you get to the Wi-Fi screen, tap on the “I” symbol next to the Wi-Fi network’s name. If you had already connected to a network, you can tap “Forget this Network.”

Step 3: Tap “Configure DNS” at the bottom of the screen and then enter a DNS server from the list below, depending on your region:

• USA: 104.154.51.7
• Europe: 104.155.28.90
• Asia: 104.155.220.58
• South America: 35.199.88.219
• Australia and Oceania: 35.189.47.23

Step 4: Remove the old DNS server from the ISP modem and then go back to the Wi-Fi screen, select a network and connect to it.

Step 5: When you see a screen saying that the device is trying to connect to Apple servers, hit the back button at the top of the screen.

Step 6: Your device will redirect you to iclouddnsbypass.com where you can pick from the list of apps to continue using the device. Keep in mind that you may only access certain apps.

Use the Jailbreaking Tool

You might also be able to bypass iCloud Activation Lock by jailbreaking the iPhone. There is a new jailbreaking tool that has been making the rounds on Reddit that promises to jailbreak the iPhone and bypass the iCloud lock.

You use it by running a few commands in the terminal and then minutes later, the device is easily unlocked. It works by removing the setup application on your iPhone, allowing the device to go directly to the PIN entry or home screen, rather than having to go through the setup process.

The following are some of this jailbreaking tool according to users on Reddit who have successfully used in the past:

• It supports a wider range of devices than the other two methods that we have seen above. It may not be able to work on the iPhone XR or higher, but it works on iPhone 6s and 7.
• It works very well with Mac OS X and doesn’t require any additional software.
• It uses Terminal commands that are not very difficult to use and understand if you are familiar with Mac OS X Shell.

Use UnlockGo

If all the solutions above are not viable options for you, we have one last suggestion: iToolab UnlockGo. This professional tool is specifically designed to bypass iCloud Activation and will therefore work on iPhone 5S to iPhone X running iOS 12.3 and later versions, including the latest iOS 14. It is also one of the easiest solutions in the market, allowing you to unlock the device yourself without needing to enter your device’s details on any website or send your iPhone anywhere.

Here’s how to use UnlockGo to bypass iCloud Activation in a few simple steps:

Step 1: Install UnlockGo on to your computer.

Open the program and in the main window, select “Remove iCloud Activation Lock” and then click “Start”. Connect the iPhone to the computer.

Step 2: To bypass the iCloud Activation, the program will need to jailbreak the device. UnlockGo 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 3: As soon as the jailbreak process is complete, click on “Remove” and UnlockGo will begin removing the iCloud Activation Lock on the device.

Keep the iPhone connected to the computer until the program lets you know that the process is complete. You should be able to use the iPhone just as soon as the unlock process is complete.

Use AppleiPhoneUnlock

We have also seen a number of Reddit users recommending AppleiPhoneUnlock as a viable solution. This is a website that will unlock your iPhone for you, all you have to do is provide the device’s IMEI number and model.

But the process of unlocking the device using AppleiPhoneUnlock can take up to 72 hours. Unlike similar online solutions, this one will however keep you informed of the status of the device throughout the repair process. This of course means that if there are a lot of orders ahead of your device, it may take longer.

Like the jailbreaking process we’ve described above, this one also works by removing the setup application on the iPhone, so you can go straight to the Home screen. AppleiPhoneUnlock has a number of useful features including:

• It will work on all iPhone models from iPhone 4 to iPhone 11
• You don’t have to download any programs to your computer or do anything at all. Just provide the device’s IMEI number and the program will do the rest.
• It is reasonably priced as compared to other unlock tools in the market
• If the process fails for any reason, AppleiPhoneUnlock will give you a full refund.