If you access iCloud, this tool allows users to enter a iphone IMEI or Serial# to check the device Activation Lock is turned on. Activation Lock was introduced alongside iOS 7 and this tool is designed to prevent iPhones and iPads from being stolen. In case you don't know, this tool is on any of the device when Find My iPhone is activated within the Settings of an Apple devices running iOS 7.0 or above.
So if you are planning to buy iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from another person or from a third-party, make sure to ask for the IMEI number and beware of lock in it. If you want to enable the function then requires an Apple ID and password of the account When Find My iPhone is on, it locks an apple device to a user's ID account, and even when wiped, the device will require the ID and password that activated the lock in order to carry out tasks for example if you want to disable Find my iPhone feature, will complete erasing all your data, and reactivating the device for use with another account.
It is new tool of protecting against theft, loss and fraud resale. But if this tool lock is off then you can reset and can activate your apple device using activation sim easily. Even if you completely erase your device, you can keep on stopping anyone from activating your iphone, iPad without your authorization.
You can connect with your iPhone, iPad or iPod only with Find My iPhone. Your ID is stored securely on Apple database and connect to your device so you can find it if you lost your phone or being stolen. If you like to turn of the Find My iPhone App future and erase data and reuse your phone or sell it then you must check status of your lock, On your device here's simple steps to check your iCloud Activation Lock Status by IMEI.
How you can Enable on your device Find My iPhone:
1.Press " Settings ".
2.Press " iCloud ".
3.Sign in with your Apple ID, if necessary.
4.Turn on" Find My iPhone ".
Before selling your ownership on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch you need to check it your device so you can be shore that is not iCloud Activation Locked. If Find My iPhone isn't disable, you cannot be able to get access on your device if you forgot your Apple ID and Pass. Anyone who is purchasing or selling a used iOS device should find Apple's new tool easy useful and protected, as it can be used before a transaction takes place to ensure the iOS device will be usable by the new owner.
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