Apple has launched a new Activation Lock tool that lets you instantly check if the device you're about to buy is locked by another user. If you're looking to buy a used iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, it may happen that the device is stolen or lost, and in both cases there is a risk that the device is locked by another user. The so-called Lock Status Checker allows you to enter the IMEI or serial number of the device and immediately see if the device is protected by Activation Lock.
The Activation Lock feature was introduced last year along with iOS 7 and prevents theft iOS device. When the device is protected using this feature, then when you reinstall the system or do anything with it, it requires Apple ID and password of the user who activated this feature on the device. The feature was praised by police in several American cities, according to which thefts actually decreased, but for users who purchased used iOS devices were in danger of being completely useless if this feature was active. Now, just use thecloud.com in the Activation Lock section enter the EMAI or serial number of the device and you will immediately find out if you need Activation Lock, i.e. enter Apple ID and password of the original owner or whether the user turned off this function before the sale.
you have a typo there. It's not EMAI but IMEI
And where can I find it on icloud page? I can't find it anywhere.
I have a question. It shows me that my lock is on. It is quite possible that I turned it on when I tried all the functions on the icloud.com :D How can I turn it off? :D
https://www.icloud.com/activationlock/
There is a link at the end of the article
Sure, I wrote it for marianlapos:
And where can I find it on icloud page? I can't find it anywhere.
if I have activation lock on - is it OK? (iPhone I have a new one and I'm not even going to sell it)
@i♡apple: It's good to have the lock on.
It's great isn't it Apple added this feature.
Well, tooneExactly a month ago I wrote a review.carovan letter to ceo AppMr.cookovi, and I've had this exact problem that there is no possibility to check the back of the used phone, so at least they added it.