it tell me sign into my phone for a activation thing , when I sign it it send me back to the sign in activation screen and starts loading when I already did everything including signing.
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Original Title: Activation lock
it tell me sign into my phone for a activation thing , when I sign it it send me back to the sign in activation screen and starts loading when I already did everything including signing.
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Original Title: Activation lock
Posted on Sep 29, 2026 7:54 PM
Sep 29, 2026 11:06 PM in response to boogie164
Thank you for reaching out. 🤗
If you are not the original owner, then Activation Lock is a security feature to protect the owner from theft. In that case, only the original owner can unlock it. 🔓
↓ If you are the original owner: ↓
Remove Activation Lock on the device
Follow the onscreen steps to enter the Apple Account and password you used to set up your device or your device passcode. If you don't remember your Apple Account, try to sign in with an email address or phone number that you regularly use for Apple services.
Learn how to find your Apple Account or reset your Apple Account password.
If your device is owned by a business or educational institution, please contact your IT department or manager.
Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline
For iPhone, you might be able to remove Activation Lock on the web even if your device isn't offline.
Start a support request
If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.
Thanks again for reaching out. 👍🏼
Take care! 👋🏼😉
Smiliñ 😎 Brian
Sep 30, 2026 9:31 AM in response to boogie164
boogie164 wrote:
it tell me sign into my phone for a activation thing , when I sign it it send me back to the sign in activation screen and starts loading when I already did everything including signing.
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Original Title: Activation lock
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Sep 30, 2026 9:23 AM in response to boogie164
Hello ~ Se need more information to really assist you. Are you the original owner? What model iPhone…etc. The more technical information that you provide …the better feedback that you will get here. In the meantime…
Activation Lock for iPhone and iPad - Apple Support
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
Post back with details.
~Katana-San~
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256367616