How do I check the activation status of the lock iCloud on your iPhone or iPad

The current prices on Apple equipment forcing many to look towards secondary market when buying iPhone or iPad. There you can buy the coveted gadget at a lower price, but it should exercise the utmost caution in order not to fall into the hands of fraudsters who can sell the gullible buyers "brick".

About activation lock

You probably know about the function Activation Lock, which appeared in iOS 7 (if not, you'd better learn about it now, not after buying zalochenny iOS-device). Its essence lies in the fact that if you turn on "Find iPhone / iPad» device attached to the ID of the owner. In case of loss or theft of the gadget in order to start using it, you will need to enter the password from the Apple ID.

This is where the fun begins. Cases where the hands of dishonest sellers trade locked iPhone and iPad, happens all the time. You buy a smartphone or tablet disguised as a worker, and when you turn it, find the lock screen and the request to enter the password Apple ID, which neither you nor the seller, of course, do not know. It's a dead end. can not bypass a blocked iCloud. Nothing. Generally.

How to check

Fortunately, to protect yourself when buying an iPhone or iPad with a hand as possible. And it does not need to be a rocket scientist.

1. Ask the seller IMEI or serial number of iOS-devices (waiver must be your reason to think about its integrity).
2. Go to the Apple website and open test page activate the lock.
3. Enter the captcha and click "Continue".

After that the service will give the answer, and if it appears that the device is still attached to any Apple ID, in any case do not buy it, as long as the seller does not remove the activation block. How to check this, you already know.