How to check iCloud activation lock on Apple devices
iCloud Activation Lock is probably one of the most secure features found on Apple devices. This feature is part of the Find My iPhone tool, which was introduced with iOS 7. It was designed with an important purpose: to protect users' personal information if their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is stolen or lost.
The essential things to know about this feature are that you need your Apple ID and password . With these two things, you can disable the Find My iPhone option on your device if you wish, as well as erase all the content on your device and then completely reactivate it.
An iCloud Apple ID is required to use Find My iPhone
How to check iCloud activation lock on Apple devices
There are situations in which a consumer wishes to acquire a used Apple device. This tool can present a problem in these situations because, if it is activated and you do not have the original Apple ID along with the original password , it will be impossible to use that device. Of course, if it is not activated, there is no problem.
If a consumer wants to be completely sure when buying a used device, they can check the activation lock status . First, they need to obtain the serial number of the device they want to buy. Then, they go to Apple's official website to check the iCloud status of the device using this serial number. They follow all the instructions on the page, and it will automatically tell them whether the option is activated or not.
In another scenario, where the owner or the person offering the used device doesn't remember the essential requirements mentioned above , you should not buy the device until you can actually use it. Luckily, there's an option to recover the Apple ID without much trouble. Once you've verified that everything is in order, you can confidently purchase the used device.
