Enter iPhone/iPad serial number and instantly check iCloud activation lock, Find My status, and whether the device can be activated normally
Check this BEFORE buying any used iPhone or iPad
Activation Lock is a security feature introduced in iOS 7. When a user enables "Find My iPhone/iPad," the device automatically locks to the Apple ID.
With Activation Lock on, no one (even after factory reset) can use the device without the original Apple ID. While this protects against theft, many used iPhone sellers forget to sign out of their Apple ID β leaving buyers with a "brick" device.
Before purchasing any used iPhone/iPad, always verify the Activation Lock is OFF.
Check if iCloud activation is ON or OFF. Only OFF devices can be used normally.
See if "Find My iPhone/iPad" is enabled β affects ability to locate/lock if lost.
Detect if the device is in Lost Mode (rendering it unusable until recovered).
Indicate whether the device is bound to an Apple ID (without exposing it).
iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β all supported.
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No. Activation Lock ON means the device is bound to the original Apple ID and cannot be activated by a new user. You need the original Apple ID and password to unlock it.
Possible reasons: (1) Seller only signed out on the device but didn't remove it from iCloud.com, (2) Seller is hiding the truth, (3) Device is a "lost" device remotely locked by the original owner. We recommend checking in person or asking the seller to sign out properly in front of you.
Provide the original purchase receipt + original box + device to Apple Store or Apple Support (support.apple.com). The process usually takes 1-2 weeks.
Yes. MacBooks from 2018 onwards (T2 chip / Apple Silicon) have Activation Lock. The check method is similar to iPhone β just use the serial number.
