Receiving a notification - iPhone Locked to Owner - can be frustrating, especially if you are unable to access your own device. It is not surprising that you would receive such an alert on your iPhone, as there are plenty of threads posted by iPhone users in the Apple Community about iPhone Locked to Owner. With many iPhone users asking for a solution to iPhone Locked to Owner, we will show you how to bypass iPhone Locked to Owner, whether you know the Apple ID password or not. If you are experiencing this problem, you can read this post carefully.

• Part 1. What Does iPhone Locked to Owner Mean?
• Part 2. How to Unlock iPhone If Locked by Owner Directly
• Part 3. How to Remove iPhone Locked to Owner [Password Required]
  • Option 1. Bypass iPhone Locked to Owner in the Settings App
  • Option 2. Turn off iPhone Locked to Owner via the Find My App
  • Option 3. Skip iPhone Locked to Owner by Logging into iCloud
• Part 4. How to Bypass iPhone Locked to Owner [No Password Required]
  • Option 1. Open iPhone Locked to Owner via an Activation Unlocker HOT
  • Option 2. Override iPhone Locked to Owner by Resetting DNS
  • Option 3. Get Around iPhone Locked to Owner through IMEI
  • Option 4. Get Rid of iPhone Locked to Owner via Apple Support
• Part 5. Conclusion

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Part 1. What Does iPhone Locked to Owner Mean?

"iPhone Locked to Owner" means that you have no access to your device unless you enter the correct Apple ID password. The "iPhone Locked to Owner" screen would appear on an iPhone running iOS 15 or later if the device is locked by Activation Lock. Activation Lock is a feature of Find My, which is designed to prevent anyone else from using your iPhone if it is ever lost or stolen. Even if you erase your device remotely, Activation Lock can continue to deter anyone from reactivating your device without your permission.

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Part 2. How to Unlock iPhone If Locked by Owner Directly

Before you buy an iPhone from someone other than Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller, make sure that the device is no longer linked to the previous owner's account. If you see an "iPhone Locked to Owner" screen when you power on your device, this means that the owner of the iPhone uses Mark As Lost in the Find My app or on iCloud.com to lock the device. However, if you know the Apple ID password, you can directly enter it to unlock iPhone Locked to Owner.

Step 1. On the iPhone Locked to Owner screen, tap Swipe up to open.

Step 2. Follow the onscreen instruction to set up your iPhone.

Step 3. Enter your Apple ID and password that were used during setup.

Step 4. Tap Return to unlock your locked iPhone. Then you can enter your device successfully.

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Part 3. How to Remove iPhone Locked to Owner  [Require a Password]

With an Apple ID password, you can easily and quickly pass iPhone Locked to Owner. There are three methods to remove the "iPhone Locked to Owner" screen: using the Settings app, the Find My app, or iCloud. If you know the Apple ID password or can get in touch with the owner to get the Apple ID credentials, you can do the following steps.

Option 1. Bypass iPhone Locked to Owner in the Settings App

In Settings of your iPhone, you can find and manage your Apple ID. If you use an Apple ID on all your Apple devices, you can remove your locked iPhone from your Apple ID in Settings. This can help you remove iPhone Locked to Owner.

Step 1. On your other Apple device, open the Settings app and tap your Apple ID name.

Step 2. View the devices connected to your Apple ID and find your locked iPhone.

Step 3. Select your locked iPhone and tap Remove from Account, then tap Remove to confirm.

Option 2. Turn off iPhone Locked to Owner via the Find My App

Another option is to use the Find My app to manage your Apple devices where you use the same Apple ID. If you have more than one Apple device and use the same Apple ID, you can turn of iPhone Locked to Owner by using the Find My app.

Step 1. Fire up the Find My app on your Apple device where you use the same Apple ID.

Step 2. Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen and find your locked iPhone from the device list.

Step 3. Scroll down and choose Remove This Device, then tap Remove to confirm.

Step 4. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Remove to get your iPhone unlocked.

Option 3. Skip iPhone Locked to Owner by Logging into iCloud

In Find Devices on iCloud.com, you can see all your Apple devices which are connected to the same Apple ID. By signing into iCloud.com with your Apple ID credentials, you can remotely unlock iPhone Locked to Owner with ease.

Step 1. Sign to iCloud.com and head to Find My, then click All Devices.

Step 2. From the drop-down device list, find your locked iPhone and click it.

Step 3. In the pop-up window, select Remove from Account and click Remove.

Step 4. Enter your Apple ID password and click Remove Device to confirm.

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Part 4. How to Bypass iPhone Locked to Owner  [Without a Password]

Unfortunately, most people cannot contact the previous owner to get the Apple ID password. Besides, it is not easy to remember an Apple ID and password as there are too many passwords to remember in digital life. In this case, you would seek a solution to remove iPhone Locked to Owner without an Apple ID password. Now follow the below steps to fix the issue.

Option 1. Open iPhone Locked to Owner via an Activation Unlocker

The quickest and easiest method to open iPhone Locked to Owner is through a professional iCloud Activation Unlocker. Here we recommend MagFone Activation Unlocker to you. MagFone Activation Unlocker is a powerful unlocking tool for iCloud Activation Lock. With this tool, you can easily remove the iCloud Activation Lock on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. If your iPhone is locked to the owner remotely, you can use MagFone software to fix iPhone Locked to Owner easily and efficiently. Here is how to unlock iPhone Locked to Owner via MagFone Activation Unlocker.

Step 1Run MagFone Activation Unlocker

Start by installing MagFone Activation Unlocker on your computer, then open it and connect your iPhone to your computer. Click the Remove iCloud Activation Lock button on the main interface and carefully read the disclaimer and confirm to remove iCloud Activation Unlock by clicking the Agree button. Then click the Start button to go to the next step.

Step 2Manually Jailbreak iPhone

Before fixing iPhone Locked to Owner, you have to jailbreak your iPhone according to what iOS version your device is running. If you don't know how to jailbreak your iPhone, you can follow the onscreen instruction to do it. Or you can check the detailed guide of jailbreak iPhone.

Step 3Start to Fix iPhone Locked to Owner

After completing the jailbreak progress, you can confirm the device information shown on the screen of MagFone software. You can click the Start to Remove button to remove Activation Lock from your iPhone, so as to bypass iPhone Locked to Owner.

Option 2. Override iPhone Locked to Owner by Resetting DNS

If you would rather not use an iCloud Activation Unlocker, you can reset DNS to bypass the iPhone Locked to Owner screen. Configuring a DNS through HTML or an online server can disable iCloud Activation Lock from your iPhone. Then your iPhone will get out of the iPhone Locked to Owner screen. But this method only works for iPhone running iOS 10 and earlier.

Step 1. Tap Swipe up to open on the iPhone Locked to Owner screen.

Step 2. Set up your device by following the onscreen instruction until Choose WiFi Network.

Step 3. Press the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time.

Step 4. From the pop-up window, select More WiFi Settings and tap the i button at a WiFi network.

Step 5. Scroll down to tap Configure DNS and tap Manual > Add Server, then enter the following DNS value according to your location.

• Asia: 104.155.28.90
• USA: 104.154.51.7
• Europe: 104.155.28.90
• South America: 35.199.88.219
• Australia and Oceania: 35.189.47.23
• Other: 78.100.17.60

Step 6. Tap Save at the top right corner, go back to Choose WiFi Network, and tap Done.

Step 7. Tap Set Up Manually and wait for your iPhone to be activated, then tap Continue.

Step 8. Skip to set a passcode and tap Don't Transfer Apps & Data > Don't Have an Apple ID.

Step 9. Tap Set Up Later in Settings and select Don't Use, then tap Agree > Continue.

Step 10. After completing the setup of your iPhone, you will successfully enter the Home screen.

Option 3. Get Around iPhone Locked to Owner through IMEI

In addition to using an iCloud Activation Unlocker or resetting DNS, you can use IMEI to solve the iPhone Locked to Owner issue. An online platform called Apple iPhone Unlock is recommended to help users remove iCloud Activation Lock by only entering iPhone IMEI serial number. You can remove the device from previous owners' iCloud account permanently on this platform. However, many people snark that this online platform is rarely good for unlocking iPhone Locked to Owner in Trustpilot. If you want to fix the issue online, you can go through customer reviews first.

Option 4. Get Rid of iPhone Locked to Owner via Apple Support

While all of the above methods should work for unlocking iPhone Locked to Owner, it is not surprising that you still cannot bypass iPhone Locked to Owner. Manually contacting Apple Support is a time-consuming way to fix this issue, but it is the last chance to help you get your iPhone unlocked. To proceed with this method, you can call the Apple Support center or place a request to Apple about iPhone Locked to Owner online.

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Part 5. Conclusion

Bypassing iPhone Locked to Owner can be a complex and challenging endeavor. But with the correct Apple ID password, you can resolve the issue effectively. Also, fortunately, whether you have forgotten your Apple ID password or purchased a second-hand device, you can use MagFone Activation Unlocker to fix the iPhone Locked to Owner issue with ease.