Bypass Activation Lock on iOS9
The Activation Lock feature on iOS devices is designed to prevent unauthorized access to a device in case it is lost or stolen. However, there may be situations where you need to bypass the Activation Lock, such as when you forget your Apple ID and password. In this article, we will discuss how to bypass the Activation Lock on iOS 9 devices.
Understanding Activation Lock
Activation Lock is a security feature introduced by Apple to protect the data on a lost or stolen iOS device. When Activation Lock is enabled, the device is tied to the original owner's Apple ID, and a password is required to activate the device. This prevents anyone else from using the device without the original owner's permission.
Bypassing Activation Lock on iOS 9
To bypass the Activation Lock on an iOS 9 device, you will need to follow these steps:
- Put the device in DFU mode:
- Connect the device to your computer and open iTunes.
- Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds.
- Release the Sleep/Wake button but continue holding the Home button until iTunes detects the device in recovery mode.
// DFU mode code example
sequenceDiagram
participant Device
participant iTunes
Device->>iTunes: Press Sleep/Wake and Home buttons
iTunes-->>Device: Detects in recovery mode
- Restore the device:
- In iTunes, select the device and click on "Restore".
- Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the device to factory settings.
// Restore device code example
sequenceDiagram
participant Device
participant iTunes
iTunes->>Device: Click on "Restore"
Device-->>iTunes: Restoring to factory settings
- Set up the device:
- After the device has been restored, you can set it up as a new device or restore it from a backup.
Conclusion
Bypassing the Activation Lock on iOS 9 devices is possible by putting the device in DFU mode and restoring it using iTunes. It's important to note that bypassing the Activation Lock may violate Apple's terms of service and could result in the device being permanently locked. Therefore, it should only be done as a last resort when all other options have been exhausted.
