Bypass iPhone 7 Plus activation lock with a professional tool

Activation Lock Primer

Apple products are costly, and they are prized. When a 5-year-old Android device might be left alone without anyone stealing it, you cannot risk that with an iPhone 6S, even today. Apple has built an Activation Lock in its devices to deter theft and so far, as we know, it has largely succeeded. If your iPhone 7 Plus 13 gets stolen, no one else can use it with their Apple ID unless they key in the credentials it was using previously (your credentials) and, even then, Apple has bolstered iCloud Find My Activation Lock to be more restrictive. You may have to key in a lot of information ranging from your device password (if you are also using the same Apple ID on a Mac) to your iOS device passcode too, obviously, your Apple ID password. It is a system that works in favor of Apple users.

Yet, in some cases, users want to get around the Activation Lock for genuine reasons, say, when you buy a used Apple device from someone. They may have forgotten to remove that device from their Apple account and Activation Lock would not let you use it. Or, you are an IT administrator, and you manage devices given out to employees. Some employees did not remove their accounts from their devices, and now those iPhones are riddled with Activation Lock. You can remove it using this step-by-step guide.

Bypassing Activation Lock using official methods (iPhone 7 Plus)

An Activation Lock is not the end of the world, as Apple might have you believe. Nothing in the world is perfect, except for the world itself. As such, there are ways to bypass Activation Lock on an Apple device that you bought used, and the previous owner forgot to unlock or did so intentionally and is now trying to fleece you for more money to unlock it. Or an employee who just left the job surrendered their iPhone 7 Plus but forgot to erase the device before submitting and consequently, the device is still associated with their Apple ID, and you need to bypass Activation Lock for that iPhone 7 Plus to make it useable again. There are a few ways you can go about it.

Bypassing Activation Lock Using Apple ID

Disabling Activation Lock on iPhone 7 Plus is easy if you have the Apple ID credentials that are associated with the iPhone 7 Plus.

Step 1: Enter device Recovery Mode and Restore the device to factory settings.
Step 2: When you set up the device again, you will be required to sign in to the Apple ID associated with the device. Do that and you are golden!

Bypassing Activation Lock from iCloud Website

You may also do away with Activation Lock using the Find My iPhone app in iCloud remotely by erasing the device and removing the device from the associated iCloud account.

Step 1: Visit the iCloud website on a computer at https://icloud.com .
Step 2: Sign In and go to Find iPhone.

Click here

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Step 3: Click All Devices and select the device that was sold to the user.
Step 4: Click Erase iPhone and if the device is still there after the erase is complete, click Remove From Account.

This process requires that the data service be functional on the iPhone in question, otherwise, this will not work. When the process is done, restart the iPhone and set it up with your Apple ID to remove the lock.

Bypassing Activation Lock Using Microsoft Intune

If you are an IT administrator and are using Microsoft services, you may have given employees iPhones. When employees leave or are made to leave, it is possible that the devices they leave behind are still signed in with a password only they know. There is a way Apple provides for Microsoft Intune to disable Activation Lock for corporate devices.

Step 1: Sign in to the admin center on Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
Step 2: Select Devices under Intune.
Step 3: Select All Devices.
Step 4: Locate the device you want to disable the lock for, and under the Hardware section, copy the Activation Lock Bypass Code given under Conditional Access.
Step 5: Under the Overview pane of the device, select Wipe.
Step 6: When the device resets, it prompts for the Apple ID and password. Leave the ID blank and enter the bypass code as a password.

The device will be reset, and employees can set it up again with a new Apple ID.

Bypassing Activation Lock with a Professional Tool

For iPhone 5S to iPhone 7 Plus users who prefer an easier way to remove Activation Lock, Wondershare Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) is a suitable option.

Dr.Fone is a set of modules that cater to a myriad of requirements that phone users can have from time to time, and one of them is the need to be able to disable the Activation Lock for Apple devices when the need arises. A need never arises in our wildest dreams, until it does, at the most inopportune time. It has, hasn’t it?

Here is how to use Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) to quickly circumvent Activation Lock and get on with setting up your iPhone 7 Plus. Who needs to wait to talk with the previous owner or go through all other time-consuming methods when you have Dr.Fone?

Step 1: Get Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) .
Step 2: From the list of modules on display, select Screen Unlock.
Step 3: Select iCloud Activation Lock Removal.

Step 4: Then select Start to initiate unlocking the iOS device’s Activation Lock.

Step 5: Follow the instructions to continue to jailbreak the iPhone.

Step 6: After the jailbreak, continue to agree to the terms of use and note the device details displayed are correct.
Step 7: As the final step, click Start Unlock.

After a while, Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) will notify you of a successful bypass. You can now restart the device and use it. This option is restrictive in nature as you will be unable to use the iPhone to make calls or access cellular services including iCloud. This option is best for when you want to see/ recover some data from the device that you would otherwise lose.

Unlock Disabled iPhone 7 Plus Using iCloud Website

unlock your disabled iPhone 7 Plus is using the iCloud website to gain access back. This is a fairly easy way and doesn’t require going through complex hoops.

Find My is available both online via the iCloud website and on iOS devices and on Macs. In case the only Apple product you own is the currently disabled iPhone 7 Plus, you can use Find My on the iCloud website from any other computer you may have to unlock your disabled iPhone 7 Plus.

Step 1: Visit https://icloud.com and log in into the same iCloud account/ Apple ID as the disabled iPhone 7 Plus.
Step 2: Go to Find My, select your iPhone 7 Plus.

Step 3: Click Erase iPhone and confirm.

This will start the wipe process on your iPhone remotely and your iPhone will be reset to factory settings. You can now proceed to setup your iPhone once again.

Is It Possible to Unlock iPhone 7 Plus without a Passcode?

Unlocking an iPhone 7 Plus without a passcode is possible, but it’s not as simple as entering a code. Besides, there are different methods that you can follow to unlock your iPhone 7 Plus

And we are going to teach all those methods with some simple steps. So, without any further ado, let’s get started.

Use Find My iPhone

Once you have activated the Find My iPhone function, then you can try it to unlock your iPhone 7 Plus without a passcode. This is an easy and effective method to complete this task. Here’s how you can do it:

Step 1: Go to icloud.com from any web browser on your computer or another iOS device.
Step 2: Enter your Apple ID and password to log into your iCloud account.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Find My iPhone’ option.
Step 4: Select the ‘All Devices’ option at the top of the screen and select your iPhone 7 Plus from the list of devices.
Step 5: Click the ‘Erase’ option to confirm your action.
Step 6: Once your device has been erased, you can set it up again and use it without a passcode.

Unlock it with iTunes

Another way to unlock your iPhone 7 Plus without a passcode is by using iTunes. For this method to work, you must have synced your device with iTunes at least once. If you haven’t done that, this method won’t work. Here’s how you can use iTunes to unlock your iPhone 7 Plus:

Step 1: Connect your iPhone 7 Plus to the computer you previously used to sync your device with iTunes.
Step 2: Open the iTunes application on your computer and wait for it to recognize your device.
Step 3: Once recognized, your iPhone 7 Plus will appear in the iTunes window. Click on the ‘Summary’ option present in the left sidebar.
Step 4: Now, click on the ‘Restore iPhone’ button in the right sidebar.
Step 5: Confirm your action and wait for the process to be completed. Once done, you can set up your device as new and use it without a passcode.

Use Recovery Mode

If you have never tried to sync your device with iTunes or used the Find My iPhone feature, you can use recovery mode to unlock your device. This more complex method will erase all the data on your device. So, ensure that you have backed up your data before proceeding with this method. Here’s how you can use recovery mode to unlock your iPhone 7 Plus:

Step 1: Connect your iPhone 7 Plus to the computer and launch the iTunes application.
Step 2: Press and hold down the ‘Volume’ and ‘Power’ buttons simultaneously for a few seconds.
Step 3: As soon as you see the Connect to iTunes screen, release the buttons.
Step 4: On your computer, you will now see a message that iTunes detected an iPhone in recovery mode. Click on the ‘OK’ button.
Step 5: Now, click on the ‘Restore iPhone’ button in the Summary tab.
Step 6: Confirm your action and wait for the process to be completed. Once done, you can set up your device as new and use it without a passcode.

Use a Third-Party Tool

If you are unable to unlock your iPhone 7 Plus using the above methods, you can use a third-party tool like Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock . This tool is designed to help you unlock your iPhone 7 Plus without a passcode. Here’s how you can use Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock to unlock your iPhone 7 Plus:

Step 1: Start Dr.Fone on your computer. Then, launch the program and select Screen Unlock.

Step 2: Create the connection from your iPhone 7 Plus to the computer with a lightning cable.

Step 3: Follow the image on the screen to make your device enter in DFU mode or Recovery mode.
Step 4: Once your device gets into DFU mode or Recovery mode, Dr.Fone will ask you to choose the right firmware for your iPhone 7 Plus.

Step 5: Upon selecting the right firmware, Dr.Fone will start downloading the firmware for your device. Once it’s finished, click “Unlock Now” to remove the Passcode.

You only need to wait for some time as the process may take several minutes. So be patient and don’t interrupt the process; otherwise, it may permanently damage your iPhone 7 Plus.

Once the process is completed, your iPhone 7 Plus will be unlocked, and you can choose a new passcode.

This is the easiest and most effective way to reset your iPhone 7 Plus passcode. So, if you’re looking for a hassle-free solution, this is the one you should choose.

Checking If Your Apple ID Is Locked

A locked Apple ID is rather unmistakable. Your iPhone 7 Plus would keep telling you that your Apple ID is locked for your security. Your Apple ID could be locked or disabled altogether if someone has tried to gain access to your account (and, obviously, failed). Apple would disable access to the Apple ID unless you are able to prove rightful ownership and reset the password successfully.

Unlock Disabled iPhone 7 Plus Using Find My iPhone App

There are times you have another iOS device in the family or just lying around, you can use that device to unlock your disabled iPhone 7 Plus. This method is particularly useful if you’re traveling with family or alone, and only have family members with their own iOS devices or, say, your iPad with you. As always, note that all these methods will wipe your data from your iPhone.

Step 1: Open the Find My app on your other iOS device or Mac.

Step 2: Select your disabled iPhone 7 Plus from the devices from the left pane, click/ tap your disabled iPhone 7 Plus and click/ tap Erase This Device

The disabled iPhone will be wiped and reset to factory settings. You can then set it up again.

Unlock Disabled iPhone 7 Plus Without iTunes/ iCloud

We know and understand that the word troubleshooting can remind you of long telephone calls with support or making appointments and driving down to specialists and spending obscene amounts of money to get solutions. You do not want that. How about a way you could unlock your iPhone 7 Plus in a simple, 1-click way instead?

Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) is a tool that can help you unlock your iPhone 7 Plus without iTunes or iCloud. It is a simple and easy-to-use tool that can help you unlock your iPhone 7 Plus in a few minutes. It is a safe and reliable tool that can help you unlock your iPhone 7 Plus without any data loss. It is compatible with all iOS devices and all versions of iOS. It is a simple and easy-to-use tool that can help you unlock your iPhone 7 Plus in a few minutes. It is a safe and reliable tool that can help you unlock your iPhone 7 Plus without any data loss. It is compatible with all iOS devices and all versions of iOS.

Step 1: Launch Dr.Fone and click the module titled "Screen Unlock"
Step 2: Choose the "iOS" option, then select "Unlock iOS Screen" on the subsequent screen to continue unlocking your iPhone 7 Plus.

Step 3: Follow the provided instructions to start the disabled iPhone 7 Plus in Recovery Mode to unlock it. If for any reason the phone does not boot in Recovery Mode, there are instructions provided at the bottom to enter what is called DFU mode.

Step 4: Dr.Fone will read and display your phone model and the software installed on it. If the model displayed is incorrect, use the dropdown to pick the correct detail. Click "Start" to download the specific firmware file for your particular iPhone 7 Plus model.

Step 5: After the download completes, please click Unlock Now to start unlocking the disabled iPhone 7 Plus.

Your iPhone 7 Plus will be unlocked in a short span of time. Please note that all data would have been wiped out from the device. When you set the device up again, if you set it to use iCloud, data such as Contacts, iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive data, etc. will be downloaded onto your device again. The apps you had on your iPhone 7 Plus prior to it getting disabled can be downloaded again from the App Store. If you did not use iCloud but backed up the data manually, you will have to manually restore that data onto the device again.