Since 2011, Apple has offered a virtual storage and data synchronization service, the so-called iCloud, which literally means iCloud.
What is iCloud for?
iCloud is an absolutely free storage for photos, videos, documents and contacts, with a capacity of 5GB, with the possibility of expansion. By the way, the cost of data storage in iCloud has decreased significantly, and among similar services it has become the most affordable. And additional data volume is offered in the amount of 20 and 200 GB.
Connecting your apple friend to the cloud opens up broad prospects for data management:
Access to information by anyone connected to account Apple devices, from anywhere in the world. That is, every photo you take during the day will automatically appear on all gadgets that are registered under your account. Therefore, it is advisable not to forget to check that your iPhone is synchronized with iCloud before uploading personal information to your iPhone. Otherwise, a situation may arise like with the characters in the movie “Home Video.”
The situation is similar with programs, applications and games downloaded through the Apple Store, all of them will automatically appear on all Apple gadgets synchronized with iCloud. And when you connect family access, five more people get the same opportunity. At the same time, when purchasing personal content, it can be hidden from other group members. If purchases are made by children, they can only be possible after the approval of the choice by the parents. Also, when connecting family access, all photos are automatically added to a common family album, and if the date of a family event is postponed, a warning will be sent to all participants.
Automatic data backup according to specified parameters. This feature will help you recover accidentally deleted documents. And return all data and settings after resetting the iPhone, or as a result of its loss.
Also, using iCloud, you can track the location of your phone and block it if necessary. The geolocation function will allow you to find out where your loved ones are (if necessary, you can easily turn it off).
In general, iCloud has many more pros than cons. And you have to face its shortcomings if the Apple ID synchronized with iCloud suddenly becomes inaccessible to the owner of the iPhone or iPad.
When do you need to check your iPhone on icloud?
Before purchasing from an unauthorized point of sale, you should make sure that your iPhone is not connected to iCloud, because if you try iOS updates, or resetting to factory settings, the iPhone can turn into a “brick”. A similar situation may arise if the Apple ID password was forgotten, and the email to which it was associated is no longer relevant.
How to check the blocking?
The easiest way is in the settings, select iCloud, and view the /account/ field, if it is busy, then on this iPhone or iPad has a connection to iCloud. And, when you try to reset the data to factory settings, or update iOS, the iPhone will ask for an Apple ID and cloud account password.
In addition, Apple has personally taken care of the ability to check Apple gadgets for binding to iCloud from any gadget. Now, to check an iPhone for a potential brick, it is enough to know its serial number or IMEI. These codes are located in the gadget itself, in the menu /Settings/General/About this device/. And if access to the menu is impossible, then IMEI can be read from the back cover of the gadget, from its packaging, or from the SIM card tray. Then everything is simple, you need to go to the iCloud page, in the section /check activation lock status/ enter the IMEI, or serial number, captcha in the field, and get an answer: is activation lock enabled on this gadget.
From all of the above, there are several rules for successfully using iCloud
1. For an iCloud account, use only a real email, and be sure to enter an additional email to recover your password.
2. Try to write down the ID, password and mailboxes in several places, on paper, as well as in the home computer database.
3. It’s better to remember and write down the answers to test questions.
4. Don't give your Apple ID and password to anyone! It will take a few minutes to register a new account, but restoring a blocked account may take several days or months.
5. Before selling your gadget, be sure to reset your iPhone or iPad by deleting all accounts and iCloud connections. Your buyer will be grateful to you, and you will be spared problems with other gadgets that are synchronized with iCloud under the same account.
6. In case of interruption of a relationship with another user, it is also worth replacing the existing ID number and disconnecting this person’s Apple devices from iCloud. Or change your own account, leaving the second user with your previous Apple ID, in which case you need to do backup and delete your data from the cloud, and also be prepared to provide your account password, which will be required upon the first update.
7. Sell your iPhone from hand to hand, as cases of fraud related to shipping are quite common.
8. Before purchasing, check your iPhone on iCloud and reset the previous Apple ID. The easiest way to check if you have an Apple ID is to go to the Apple Store and try to make a purchase. free purchase, if the iPhone is free from an ID number, then in the pop-up window there will be a button: “create new Apple ID".
In our practice, we often encounter requests to restore an ID number or the need to set up an iPhone in iCloud. Therefore, we have accumulated enough experience in this area to solve the problems of Apple gadgets associated with IoCloud. You can get a free consultation by contacting one of service centers iFix, or by contacting a specialist via chat.
Current prices for Apple equipment force many to look towards the secondary market when purchasing buying an iPhone or iPad. There you can buy the desired gadget at a better price, but you should exercise maximum caution so as not to fall into the hands of scammers who can sell “bricks” to gullible buyers.
About Activation Lock
You probably know about the Activation Lock feature, which appeared in iOS 7 (if not, then you better find out about it now, and not after purchasing a locked iOS device). Its essence is that when you enable the “Find iPhone/iPad” function, the device is linked to the owner’s ID. If your gadget is lost or stolen, you will need to enter your Apple ID password to start using it.
This is where the fun begins. Cases where dishonest sellers sell locked iPhones and iPads happen all the time. You buy a smartphone or tablet under the guise of a working one, and when you turn it on, you find a lock screen and a request to enter your Apple ID password, which neither you nor the seller, of course, know. This is a dead end. There is no way to bypass iCloud blocking. No way. At all.
How to check
Fortunately, you can protect yourself when purchasing an iPhone or iPad from someone else. And you don’t need to be a genius to do this.
- Find out from the seller the IMEI or serial number of the iOS device (a refusal should be a reason for you to think about its integrity).
- Go to Apple's website and open the Activation Lock verification page.
- Enter the captcha and click the “Continue” button.
After this, the service will issue a response, and if it turns out that the device is still tied to an Apple ID, under no circumstances buy it until the seller removes the activation lock. You already know how to check this.
Not long ago check the lock status iPhone activation or iPad could be removed, knowing or mobile device. This opportunity was provided by Apple's web service, which this moment stopped its work.
However, the described method is far from the only one. You can check the activation lock status on an iPhone or iPad in other ways, namely:
- look into the settings of your mobile device;
- via iCloud;
- through the Find iPhone app.
Checking Activation Lock status via iCloud, Find My iPhone
You can work with the Find iPhone service through the Find My iPhone program or the web application. Below we will discuss how to work with the web application, although the same can be done with the program by first downloading it from the App Store.This method The good thing is that you can check the activation lock status not only from a mobile device, but also remotely, from any computer with Internet access.
So, open your browser, go to icloud.com, enter the Apple ID of the device you are checking and its password. Then on the page that opens, find the “Find iPhone” icon and launch the web application.
Expand the All Devices menu. If you find something you are checking in the drop-down list mobile device- this means that the “Find My iPhone” function is activated on it, and with it activation lock.
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Find My iPhone and Activation Lock provide reliable protection for those who have lost their smartphone. However, this feature can also become a problem. Especially for those who are planning to purchase a used Apple smartphone or tablet.
Before purchasing a used device, we strongly recommend checking to see if the activation lock feature is enabled. We will tell you how to do this further.
Activation blocking is necessary to combat intruders. It is enabled by default in iOS system 8 and is activated optionally in earlier versions. With the lock feature enabled, the phone will not work after deleting or erasing data, updating or restoring the firmware. To unlock the lock, you will need to enter your Apple ID login and password.
Checking the Activation Lock Status
You will need a computer or mobile device with Internet access.
2. Enter the IMEI or serial number of the smartphone (you can find it in the settings, section General, item About this device. This data is also available on back cover iPhone).
4. Enter the captcha.
5. After clicking the Continue button, the service will provide information on the blocking status.
Checking Activation Lock Status in iPhone Settings
1. Go to Settings – iCloud.
2. In the Account field the entry will display the address Email, to which the Apple ID is registered.
3. If the Find iPhone function is active, then the device is locked. The lock can only be removed from using Apple ID specified in the Account field. record.
Checking Activation Lock using the app
3. If your smartphone is in the All devices list, then its search and blocking function is enabled.
The last two options are not suitable if you are buying a used iPhone, as it is not attached to your Apple ID. If the Find iPhone function is enabled in the settings of such a device and someone else’s Apple ID is listed, then sooner or later you will become the owner of an expensive brick. We strongly do not recommend purchasing such smartphones.
Current prices for Apple equipment force many to look towards the secondary market when buying an iPhone or iPad. There you can buy the desired gadget at a better price, but you should exercise maximum caution so as not to fall into the hands of scammers who can sell “bricks” to gullible buyers.
About Activation Lock
You probably know about the Activation Lock feature, which appeared in iOS 7 (if not, then you better find out about it now, and not after purchasing a locked iOS device). Its essence is that when you enable the “Find iPhone/iPad” function, the device is linked to the owner’s ID. If your gadget is lost or stolen, you will need to enter your Apple ID password to start using it.
This is where the fun begins. Cases where dishonest sellers sell locked iPhones and iPads happen all the time. You buy a smartphone or tablet under the guise of a working one, and when you turn it on, you find a lock screen and a request to enter your Apple ID password, which neither you nor the seller, of course, know. This is a dead end. There is no way to bypass iCloud blocking. No way. At all.
How to check
Fortunately, you can protect yourself when purchasing an iPhone or iPad from someone else. And you don’t need to be a genius to do this.
- Find out from the seller the IMEI or serial number of the iOS device (a refusal should be a reason for you to think about its integrity).
- Go to Apple's website and open the Activation Lock verification page.
- Enter the captcha and click the “Continue” button.
After this, the service will issue a response, and if it turns out that the device is still tied to an Apple ID, under no circumstances buy it until the seller removes the activation lock. You already know how to check this.
