How to Bypass iPhone/iPad Locked to Owner and iCloud Activation Lock with Unlockit

by Foneazy Updated On Nov 27, 2023 Published On Jun 13, 2023 Product Guides

The following is a comprehensive walkthrough to bypass the iPhone/iPad Locked to Owner and iCloud Activation Lock without password using Unlockit iCloud remover.

Bypass iPhone Locked to Owner for iOS 16.0 to iOS 16.7 

Below are the video guide and steps to bypass the Locked to Owner screen for iPhone, iPod touch running from iOS 16.0 to iOS 16.7.

Step 1: Connect your Device 

Firstly, download Unlockit iCloud remover onto your Mac and proceed with the installation. Open the Unlockit app after it has been successfully installed.

open the Unlockit app

We strongly advise you to read the DISCLAIMER first. After that, connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac using a USB cable, ensuring a reliable and secure connection prior to proceeding further. Once your device is connected, click "Start" to start the process.

connect your locked iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

Step 2: Jailbreak your iOS Device 

To jailbreak your device and prevent filesystem corruption from a hard reset, Unlockit will automatically put your device into Recovery mode.

automatically put your device into recovery mode

After that, you will need to manually put your device into DFU mode by following the provided on-screen instructions.

manually put your device into DFU mode

Once your device is in DFU mode, the program will begin the jailbreaking process.

begin the jailbreaking process

Step 3: Bypass iPhone Locked to Owner 

Once the jailbreak process is complete, your device will automatically reboot. If not, please manually force restart it, then click Next to proceed.

the jailbreak is complete

Note: If Unlockit prompts "Device is not in normal mode", please force restart your device to enter normal mode. lf your device is stuck in Recovery mode, please click the "Exit Recovery Mode' button to proceed.

Then, the Unlockit app will put your device again into Recovery mode automatically. And for the final step before bypassing the Activation Lock, you will need to put the device into DFU mode once more.

put the device into DFU mode once more

After that, verify your device's information and click on "Start to Remove". 

verify your device's information

The bypassing process will begin instantly. Typically, this process will take about 5 minutes. Once it's complete, the Activation Lock should have been successfully removed from your device.

the Activation Lock successfully removed from your device

Note: After the removal of locked to owner, please avoid setting a screen lock passcode during the device's setup process, as this may cause your device to enter DFU mode and reactivate the lock.

avoid setting a screen lock passcode

Important notes:

  • Following the bypass of the activation lock, you may not be able to use your device for phone calls, cellular data, or iCloud services with your new Apple ID.
  • During the Apple ID setup screen, please choose the "Forgot password or don't have an Apple ID?" option as your iCloud account has already been removed.
  • After setting up your iOS device, you can log into a new Apple ID via the App Store or iTunes & App Store in the Settings menu to download apps over Wi-Fi.

Bypass iPad Locked to Owner for iPadOS 16.0 to 16.7 

If your device is  an iPad running from iPadOS 16.0 to 16.7 and it is stuck on 'iPad Locked to Owner', then this guide is all you need to bypass the iPad locked to owner screen with Unlockit iCloud remover. Let's get started.

Step 1: Connect your iPad

The first step is to download the Unlockit tool to your macOS computer and install it. Once it has been installed, read the disclaimer carefully and connect your device using a lightning cable.

You have to ensure the connection is secure because it cannot be moved during the jailbreak process. Now click on Start to proceed.

Connect your iPad

Step 2: Jailbreak your iPad

To safeguard against potential file system issues caused by a hard reset, Unlockit employs an automated process to place your iPad into Recovery mode.

place your iPad into Recovery mode

After this step, you will be asked to manually put the device in DFU mode. Make sure to thoroughly follow these instructions to do that:

  1. First, select your model located in the upper left corner. You can choose between iPad with Home button or iPad with Face ID.
  2. Subsequently, click on the "Start" button.
  3. Wait until the second step lights up before moving on.

put the device in DFU mode

The program will initiate the jailbreaking procedure once your iPad successfully enters DFU mode.

the jailbreaking procedure starts

If, by any chance, you encounter a jailbreak failure error, please click on "Try Again" for another attempt.

jailbreak failure error

Step 3: Force Restart Your iPad If Necessary

Now that your iPad is jailbroken, it should automatically reboot. If it does not do so, then force restart your device to reboot it. When your iPad restarts, click Next to proceed.

your iPad is jailbroken

If you get a prompt claiming your iPad is not in normal mode, then force restart it again. However if your device is in Recovery mode, then click Exit Recovery mode and continue.

Step 4. Bypass iPad Locked to Owner

Now, the Unlockit app will once again set your iPad into Recovery mode. For the final step of bypassing the Activation Lock, you will be required to put the iPad into DFU mode once more.

put the iPad into DFU mode once more

Once this is done, verify your iPad's information and proceed by clicking on the "Start to Remove" option, which will instantly initiate the bypassing process. On average, this process takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.

verify your iPad's information

The Activation Lock should have been removed from your iPad after successful completion.

successful completion

In case you encounter a removal failure error, please click on "Try Again" to make another attempt.

removal failure error

Note: After the successful removal of the lock, avoid setting up Touch ID, screen lock passcode, or Apple ID during the iPad's setup process, as doing so may accidentally trigger the iPad to enter DFU mode and reactivate the lock.

avoid setting up screen lock passcode

Important Notes

  1. Once the activation lock has been bypassed, you won't be unable to make calls, use messages, or set up Apple ID from settings on your iPad.
  2. You can log into the App Store or iTunes Store with a new Apple ID to download apps over Wi-Fi and enjoy music, movies, TV shows, and podcasts.

Bypass iPhone Activation Lock for iOS 15.0 to iOS 15.7.6

The following is a simple, step-by-step guide to help you bypass Activation Lock for iOS 15.0 to iOS 15.7.6 using Unlockit iCloud remover on your Mac.

Step 1: Download and Launch Unlockit 

First, download and launch the Unlockit app on your computer.

Then connect your iOS device to the computer and click on the "Start" button to proceed.

connect your iOS device to the computer

Step 2: Put Your Device in DFU Mode 

Next, Unlockit will ask you to manually put your device into DFU mode. Simply tap the "Start" button and follow the on-screen guide to get started.

 manually put your device into DFU mode

Step 3: Remove iCloud Activation Lock

Once your device has successfully entered DFU mode, verify its information of your device by tapping the Start to Remove button and then the bypassing process will begin immediately.

verify the information of your device

This process normally takes around 5 minutes to complete. Once it is finished, the Activation Lock should have been successfully removed from your device.

Remove iCloud Activation Lock

Important notes:

  • Following the bypass of the activation lock, you may not be able to use your device for phone calls, cellular data, or iCloud services with your new Apple ID.
  • During the Apple ID setup screen, please choose "Forgot password or don't have an Apple ID?" option as your iCloud account has already been removed.
  • After setting up your iOS device, you can log into a new Apple ID via the App Store or iTunes & App Store in the Settings menu to download apps over Wi-Fi.

Bypass iPad Activation Lock for iPadOS 15.0 to 15.7

The following are the steps on how to bypass Activation Lock on iPad running from iPadOS 15.0 to 15.7 using Unlockit iCloud Remover.

Step 1: Download and Launch Unlockit

Download and launch the Unlockit app on your computer and run it.

Once it's running, connect your iPad to the computer via a lightning cable and ensure a secure connection. Then click on the "Start" button.

Bypass iPad Activation Lock for iPadOS 15

Step 2: Put Your iPad in DFU Mode

Now you need to put your iPad into DFU mode. Click the Start button on the screen, and you will be taken to the on-screen instructions that you need to follow.

  1. First, select your model located in the upper left corner. You can choose between iPad with Home button or iPad with Face ID.
  2. Subsequently, click on the "Start" button.
  3. Wait until the second step lights up before moving on.

Put Your iPad in DFU Mode

Step 3: Remove iCloud Activation Lock

Now that your iPad is in DFU mode successfully, verify its information on the screen and then click on Start to Remove to move on.

verify its information

On average, the iCloud Activation Lock removal takes about five minutes.

the iCloud Activation Lock removal starts

Once it is completed, you can check whether or not you can easily regain access to your iPad.

the iCloud Activation Lock removal completed

Note: After the successful removal of the lock, avoid setting up Touch ID, screen lock passcode, or Apple ID during the iPad's setup process, as doing so may accidentally trigger the iPad to enter DFU mode and reactivate the lock.

Important Notes

  • Once the activation lock has been bypassed, you won't be unable to make calls, use messages, or set up Apple ID from settings on your iPad.
  • You can log into the App Store or iTunes Store with a new Apple ID to download apps over Wi-Fi and enjoy music, movies, TV shows, and podcasts.

Bypass Activation Lock for iOS 12.0 - iOS 14.8.1

This part is specifically tailored for bypassing the Activation Lock on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running on iOS 12.0 to iOS 14.8.1, using a Mac computer.

Step 1: Download and Launch Unlockit

Start the process by downloading and installing Unlockit onto your Mac computer.

Then connect your locked iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to your Mac using a USB cable. After a successful connection, click on "Start".

connect your locked iPhone

Step 2: Initiate Jailbreaking Your iOS Device

Unlockit will automatically download the jailbreak tool. Please wait for a while.

download the jailbreak tool

After the download of the jailbreak tool is complete, click "Jailbreak".

jailbreak tool is downloaded

The tool will then begin jailbreaking your iOS device. Please follow the step-by-step guide to jailbreaking your device. After the jailbreak is done, click "Next" to confirm.

 the jailbreak is finished

Step 3: Bypass iCloud Activation Lock

Then verify your device's information and click "Start to Remove". Unlockit will then start the removal of the activation lock.

verify your device information

In a matter of a few minutes, your device should be free of the activation lock!

free of the activation lock

Important notes:

  • Following the bypass of the iCloud activation lock, you may not be able to use your device for phone calls, cellular data, or iCloud services with your new Apple ID.
  • During the Apple ID setup screen, choose the "Forgot password or don't have an Apple ID?" option as your iCloud account has already been removed.
  • After setting up your iOS device, you can log into a new Apple ID via the App Store or iTunes & App Store in the Settings menu to download apps over Wi-Fi.
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