How to bypass Activation Lock on iPhone?


Hi, I am a student. My iPhone 12 Apple ID is locked and I reset the phone and it is stuck on the activation lock screen. It is not accepting the previous password. I do not have access to the account and security questions. Please help me remove the activation lock for my phone.



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iPhone 12

Posted on Oct 16, 2025 2:29 PM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2025 2:44 PM

You will need access to the account.


There is no other way to do this, Activation lock cannot be bypassed (its a security feature and would be pointless if it could be bypassed) and if the account is locked, inactive or disabled, you will need to unlock, reactivate, or re-enable it before you can get past Activation Lock.


click here ➜ If your Apple Account is locked, not active, or disabled - Apple Support



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Oct 16, 2025 2:44 PM in response to maryamjafari852

You will need access to the account.


There is no other way to do this, Activation lock cannot be bypassed (its a security feature and would be pointless if it could be bypassed) and if the account is locked, inactive or disabled, you will need to unlock, reactivate, or re-enable it before you can get past Activation Lock.


click here ➜ If your Apple Account is locked, not active, or disabled - Apple Support



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