iOS 18 reportedly enables Activation Lock to discourage repairs with stolen parts. The feature prompts users to enter the previous owner’s Apple account credentials if they use a repair part from a ...

The Activation Lock on an iPhone is a feature designed by Apple as a security measure. It is part of the Find My iPhone service, preventing others from using your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple ...

Sending your iPhone in for repair was always a little nerve-wracking. Not just because you no longer have access to what may be the most important gadget in your life, but because you never know if it ...

My iPhone is so full of important photos, documents, and private information that I can't imagine having it stolen. Nevertheless, I've backed up and locked my data and know what to do if it happens.

In iOS 17.5, Apple added a "Repair State" feature that's designed to allow an iPhone to be sent in for service without having to deactivate Find My and Activation Lock. Keep reading to learn how it ...

While the official method to remove the Activation Lock is by providing the password to the linked iCloud account, there are unofficial methods to bypass the Activation Lock without the previous owner ...

Later this fall, Apple will enable customers and independent repair shops to utilize used Apple parts in repairs, which helps improve the product's longevity while minimizing the environmental impact ...