Following the release of Apple’s latest handsets, a wave of people flocked to sell their
old models in order to get their hands on the new ones, on sites such as eBay and
Craigslist.
But buying second-hand devices in this way can be risky, especially if you’re unsure if
the handset on offer has been stolen or not.
Apple has released a TOOL that now lets potential buyers check to see if the Activation
Lock on the handset is switched on,
and whether the device needs a password to use.
Apple's online tool (pictured) lets buyers check the status of a second-hand device.
If Activation Lock is enabled, it means the handset is locked and needs a password to
access.
This suggests the owner of the phone has not removed these security steps, which in
turn suggests the seller may not be the legal owner
If an Activation Lock is enabled, it suggests the owner of the phone has not removed
the security steps needed to access the device.
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old models in order to get their hands on the new ones, on sites such as eBay and
Craigslist.
But buying second-hand devices in this way can be risky, especially if you’re unsure if
the handset on offer has been stolen or not.
Apple has released a TOOL that now lets potential buyers check to see if the Activation
Lock on the handset is switched on,
and whether the device needs a password to use.
Apple's online tool (pictured) lets buyers check the status of a second-hand device.
If Activation Lock is enabled, it means the handset is locked and needs a password to
access.
This suggests the owner of the phone has not removed these security steps, which in
turn suggests the seller may not be the legal owner
If an Activation Lock is enabled, it suggests the owner of the phone has not removed
the security steps needed to access the device.
FREE CHECKER CLICK ME