Activation lock is a feature that prevents anyone from accessing your iPhone if it is lost or stolen. It’s part of the Find My app, which allows you to remotely locate, lock, erase and recover your device. In this blog post, we’ll explain how to use Activation Lock on iPhone and why it’s important for your security.
What is activation lock?
Activation Lock is a feature that automatically turns on when you turn on Find My on your iPhone. It requires your Apple ID and password to turn off Find My, erase your device, or turn it back on. This means that even if someone has your device, they can’t use it or access your personal data without your credentials.
How to enable activation lock?
To enable Activation Lock, you need to set up Find My on your iPhone. To do this, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Find My, then tap Find My iPhone.
- Turn on the switch for Find My iPhone and Share My Location.
- Enter your Apple ID password if prompted.
This is! You have now enabled Activation Lock on your iPhone. You can also check your Activation Lock status by going to icloud.com/find and signing in with your Apple ID.
How to use activation lock?
If you lose your iPhone or suspect it’s been stolen, you can use Activation Lock to protect your device and data. Here are some things you can do with Activation Lock:
- Locate your device: You can use the Find My app on another Apple device or icloud.com/find in a web browser to see the location of the missing device. You can also play a sound, display a message, or get directions to its location.
- Lock your device: You can remotely lock your device with a password and a custom message. This will prevent anyone from accessing your device or erasing it without your password.
- Erase your device: You can remotely wipe all data and settings from your device. This will also remove it from your account and disable activation lock. However, you can still locate it if it comes back online.
- Recover your device: If you find your device or get it back from someone, you can unlock it with your passcode or Apple ID password. You can also restore it from a backup if you deleted it.
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