If you buy a second-hand iPhone or acquire a used iPad from somewhere, you need to check that the device is locked by the Activation Lock. However, it can be frustrating when you find it locked by the previous owner’s Apple ID, which makes it difficult to activate the device with your Apple ID. In this case, you can contact the previous owner to remove Activation Lock. But is it possible to remove Activation Lock without previous owner? Sure! In this guide, we will walk you through how to remove Activation Lock without previous owner.

• Part 1. Can You Remove Activation Lock without Previous Owner?
• Part 2. How to Remove Activation Lock without Previous Owner
  • Method 1. Remove Activation Lock via an Activation Lock RemovalHOT
  • Method 2. Delete Activation Lock via Online Activation Removal Service
  • Method 3. Bypass Activation Lock by Resetting iCloud DNS Settings [Free]
  • Method 4. Contact Apple Support to Remove Activation Lock
• Part 3. How to Remove Activation Lock with Previous Owner
  • Method 1. Turn Off Activation Lock in the Settings
  • Method 2. Get Rid of Activation Lock at iCloud.com
  • Method 3. Unlock Activation Lock via the Find My App
• Part 4. FAQs about iCloud Activation Lock
• Part 5. Conclusion

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Part 1. Is It Possible to Remove Activation Lock without Previous Owner?

The Activation Lock is easily removable, as long as you otherwise know the previous owner's Apple ID password. However, most users are unable to contact previous owners. Also, the previous owners are unwilling to give you the Apple ID password. Thankfully, there are still surefire ways to get rid of Activation Lock without previous owner. Before diving into the details, we will first compare those methods, and then you can choose one way to remove Activation Lock.

🔍Methods	🧿Requirement	💻Success Rate	🎈Difficulty
MagFone Activation Unlocker	A computer	High	Easy
Online Activation Removal Service	A mobile device or computer	Medium	Moderate
DNS	No requirement	Low	Moderate

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Part 2. How to Unlock Activation Lock without Previous Owner

When you cannot find the previous owner or cannot get them to work with you to access the Apple ID password, you can remove the Activation Lock by using an iCloud Activation Lock removal tool or by resetting your iCloud DNS settings. Let's walk through the different ways to get rid of Activation Lock without the previous owner.

Method 1. Remove Activation Lock via an Activation Lock Removal

Most people think there is no way around the Activation Lock, but using an Activation Lock removal tool can bypass Activation Lock when you are unable to get the previous owner's Apple ID password. Here MagFone Activation Unlocker is an ideal option as it is a trustworthy and top-rated unlocking tool for Activation Lock. It can remove the Activation Lock on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch even though you don't have the Apple ID password. If you're willing to use MagFone Activation Lock to unlock the Activation Lock, here's how to go about it.

Step 1Open MagFone Activation Unlocker

Open MagFone Activation Unlocker on your computer, then use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to the computer. On the main interface of the software, you can select the Remove iCloud Activation Lock option and click the Next button.

Step 2Manually Jailbreak Your iPhone

After carefully reading the disclaimer, you can choose to agree with the disclaimer and click the Start button. Then you need to download the jailbreak tool and jailbreak your device by following the onscreen instruction.

Step 3Start to Remove Activation Lock

When the jailbreak progress is completed, you can confirm the device information shown on the screen and click the Start to Remove button to remove Activation Lock from your device. In the whole process, keep your device connected to the computer.

Method 2. Delete Activation Lock via Online Activation Removal Service

Not willing to download and install any third-party tool to your computer, you can consider an Activation Lock removal service online. Many sites purport to easily bypass Activation Lock, but not all can successfully get it done. A web platform called Apple iPhone Unlock can enable you to get around the Activation Lock by entering your iPhone IMEI series number. When you don't have a computer or are unwilling to install an additional tool to your computer, you can use Apple iPhone Unlock.

Method 3. Bypass Activation Lock by Resetting iCloud DNS Settings [Free]

Instead of using an iCloud Activation Lock removal tool, you can also bypass Activation Lock by resetting the iCloud DNS settings. Configuring the DNS settings can let you get out of the Activation Lock screen. But this method cannot completely turn off Activation Lock and only supports iPhone running iOS 10 and earlier.

Step 1. Head to Settings > General, then tap Language and Region to choose your language and country.

Step 2. Go back to the WiFi settings page and tap the "i" symbol next to the WiFi tab.

Step 3. Scroll down to tap Configure DNS > Manual and enter a DNS server IP address as follows.

• 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 4. Tap Back at the top left corner, turn on WiFi, and select the right network.

Step 5. Enter your screen lock passcode and tap Next Page > Back.

Step 6. Go to the iCloud bypass screen and sign in with your Apple ID to use.

Method 4. Contact Apple Support to Remove Activation Lock

Whether you choose to use a reputable third-party service or reset the iCloud DNS settings, you can take your device out of the Activation Lock. You can then proceed to set up your device with your own Apple ID. But if you don't consider using any third-party service or it fails to bypass Activation Lock by resetting the iCloud DNS settings, you can turn to Apple Support. Maybe Apple Support can help you with unlocking Activation Lock.

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Part 3. How to Bypass Activation Lock with Previous Owner

With the above methods, you can successfully remove Activation Lock without previous owner. Provided that you can get in touch with the previous owner, you can remove the Activation Lock from the device with the Apple ID password or ask the previous owner to delete the Activation Lock on the device remotely. Follow the steps to remove the Activation Lock with the Apple ID password.

Method 1. Turn Off Activation Lock in the Settings

It's easy to manage the Apple ID on your iPhone's Settings. You can choose to directly remove iCloud lock by turning off Find My and signing out your Apple ID in Settings. Or you can ask the previous owner to remove your iCloud locked iPhone from the Apple ID in Settings. Here's how to.

Step 1. In Settings on your iPhone, tap your Apple ID name.

Step 2. Select Find My > Find My iPhone, then turn off Find My iPhone.

Step 3. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off to confirm.

Method 2. Get Rid of Activation Lock at iCloud.com

If the previous owner is unwilling to give you their Apple ID password, you can ask them to remotely remove your device from their Apple ID at iCloud.com. Here are the steps the previous owner should follow to unlock the Activation Lock.

Step 1. Visit https://www.icloud.com/find in a web browser, then log in with the Apple ID and password.

Step 2. Go to Find Devices and select your device in All Devices at the top of the screen.

Step 3. Select Remove This Device and click Remove in the pop-up window.

Step 4. Enter your Apple ID password and click Remove Device to unlock the Activation Lock.

Method 3. Unlock Activation Lock via the Find My App

Similar to unlocking the Activation Lock at iCloud.com, the previous owner can remove the Activation Lock on the device via the Find My app. If the previous owner has used the same Apple ID on other Apple devices, follow the steps below to use the Find My app.

Step 1. Open the Find My app on an Apple device and tap the Devices button.

Step 2. In the device list, find your device and select it to view the device information.

Step 3. Tap Remove This Device > Remove and enter the Apple ID password.

Step 4. Proceed to tap Remove to turn off the Activation Lock on the device.

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Part 4. FAQs about iCloud Activation Lock

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Part 5. Conclusion

Removing Activation Lock without the previous owner's involvement can be a challenging task, but it's not impossible. By exploring Apple's official methods, contacting the previous owner, or utilizing third-party services cautiously, users can overcome Activation Lock and regain access to their devices while safeguarding their personal information. Go to try using MagFone Activation Unlocker, and you'll be able to remove Activation Lock without previous owner.