Can a website unlock Activation Lock?
Activation Lock can be removed through the linked account, by the previous owner removing the device from their account, or through Apple’s support request when you have qualifying proof of purchase. Be skeptical of services that promise to bypass the lock.
Can an IMEI check remove Activation Lock?
No. An IMEI identifies cellular equipment. It does not authorize a change to the Apple Account association. Read what an IMEI can and cannot establish.
What if I forgot my Apple Account password?
Use a trusted Apple device or start at iforgot.apple.com. Account recovery is different from removing a device linked to another person’s account.
What should I do if a used iPhone asks for the seller’s account?
Stop setup and ask the seller to remove it from their account. If they cannot, return the device if possible. Apple’s guidance says not to take ownership until the device is removed from the previous owner’s account. See our step-by-step guide.
Does a carrier-unlocked iPhone have to be Activation Lock free?
No. Carrier status controls which mobile networks can be used; Activation Lock is tied to Find My and the owner’s Apple Account. Check both independently.
Is iCloudUnlocker part of Apple?
No. This is an independent information site. We cannot access Apple’s private systems, inspect account status, or process device unlock requests.