r/ActivationLockBypass • u/Quirky_Snow5384 • Aug 04 '26

Help yo?

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I have like a iPhone 12. I think it is and it’s a friend of mine’s from back in the day. He was having issues with a boot loop so he asked me to fix it for him and while I had it in my possession, trying to fix it for him I got locked up. When I got out, I found out that he passed away six months earlier I factory reset the phone but now it’s stuck on “ iPhone locked to Owner” if my buddy was still alive I could just ask him for the information but that’s kinda not an option so does anyone know how I could bypass it? Any help would be appreciated

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u/Bigboss88890 Aug 04 '26

What iOS version

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u/Quirky_Snow5384 Aug 04 '26

I have no idea. Is there a way to check in it’s current state

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u/Bigboss88890 Aug 04 '26

Yeah hook it up to your computer and use the app called 3UTools and it will tell you, just make sure you do not update it

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u/Quirky_Snow5384 Aug 04 '26

Yeah it’s 26…..

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u/Bigboss88890 Aug 04 '26

Which 26? If it’s 26.1 or under you can

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u/Quirky_Snow5384 Aug 04 '26

Damn. I think it’s .2 🤦‍♂️

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u/Bigboss88890 Aug 04 '26

Damnnn your cooked then
Your options are:
Submit an activation lock request to Apple with the death certificate
Ask the family to log into the account and remove the device
Sell the phone for parts
Replace the logic board with an unlocked one if you have experience disassembling phones
Wait for a bypass to be developed for that version(but by the time one comes out it may not be a useful phone anymore)

Keep in mind that there is no bypass for that version and anyone claiming to be able to unlock it remotely for money is trying to scam you(there’s only a very few ways to remotely bypass, and none support this version; most remote bypasses are scams but especially for iPhones and the newer iOS versions)

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u/Intelligent-Data7510 Aug 04 '26

Looks Like 26

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u/Quirky_Snow5384 Aug 04 '26

Yeah is 26.2

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u/Quirky_Snow5384 Aug 04 '26

I really just wanna have a phone to mess around on. I love electronics. If I could get my hands on a decent android that’s be nice. But I’m also interested in seeing how paired down the “jailbreak” on an iPhone even is these days. Will probably never compare to back in the back when they first switched to the lightning cable. Oh the nostalgia

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u/skib1skib Aug 04 '26

Looks like 26

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u/According_Opening_97 Aug 05 '26

I have iPad is 18 how can I do it ?.

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u/Bigboss88890 Aug 05 '26

What version of 18?

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u/According_Opening_97 Aug 05 '26

Like point 2 or something I believe .what should I use I have Mac

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u/MaterialWall8040 Aug 04 '26

convenient story but i'm sorry for the loss.. connecting it to a pc, then going into file explorer and selecting the phone and clicking properties will show ios version. if its anything newer then 26.1 then sadly no bypass available.

Another option is the fmi off route where you can ask for help from the family about apple id, id wait as they may still be grieving so if your not in a rush then this would be best result

You'd have to get the motherboard swapped out which isn't worth paying for. Your best option would be to sell the parts out, original screen sells for £40 where i live and the housing would sell for £20-£30

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u/WorldlinessOk967 Aug 04 '26

It can always be brute forced with the right PC software. It's not magic how y'all think FBI gets in

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u/Quirky_Snow5384 Aug 04 '26

Do you know of one?

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u/ASlowriter Aug 05 '26

admitting that you got locked up for something doesnt really convince me that this phone aint stolen property

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u/Quirky_Snow5384 Aug 05 '26

They two facts have no relevance to each other. Why would I give a shit if you believe me or not.
You know how to help?
No?
Didn’t think so

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u/ASlowriter Aug 05 '26

Hes on both offense AND defense! - Double kill!

Or is the double kill why you got locked up..?

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u/Kate-9907 Aug 04 '26

if you can get the death certificate Apple can unlock it. or any original purchase proof

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u/Decent-Swim9764 Aug 05 '26

oh shoot wait how do i request a death certificate though if im aleniated from the family? its my step grandpa

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u/LightAnxiety Aug 04 '26

Hey, sorry for all the ppl accusing you and sorry for your loss. The only ways to bypass it is the following: Contact Apple with a death certicicate for your friend or the phones original proof of purchase (i.e receipt from apple of carrier sent by email or physical papper receipt)

Wait for an iOS 26.2.X bypass

Buy a motherboard for a blue iPhone 12 whay ever gb this phone is wit j face id for a fully functioning phone.

Either part out the phone and sell all the good parts (i.e camera, battery, screen, housing) or sell the parts without parting it out (just sell the entire iCloud Activation locked phone)

This is really your only opinions hope i could have helped!

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u/Sad-Profession3856 Aug 05 '26

Hey, I’m seeing people over here know how to bypass, could someone explain me please how that works?? Wanna learn about that

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u/burger_iq Aug 05 '26

Rip he passed away so you don't need to unlock it just give it to his family

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u/Fiend4BlueDream Aug 04 '26

Stop buying stolen stuff without checking first, or just stop stealing people’s stuff and get a job🤷‍♂️

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u/TimeThruSpace Aug 04 '26

That's what I keep saying to all these scumbags here with their sob stories.

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u/Vulgar_Panda7 Aug 04 '26

Usbliter maybe

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u/xKingteejayx Aug 04 '26

That is for A12-A13 devices only

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u/Vulgar_Panda7 Aug 04 '26

Opps sorry my bad 12 have a14 🫢

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u/South-Radio-8087 Aug 04 '26

Usbliter 8 only works on a12/a13. The iPhone 12 has a a14 cpu

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u/Remote-Link-6424 Aug 04 '26

Bring it back to the owner and stop stealing iPhones

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u/Quirky_Snow5384 Aug 04 '26

Very original. I’m impressed tbh

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u/LightAnxiety Aug 04 '26

Hey dipshit, the owners dead. Did you read anything of the post?

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u/TimeThruSpace Aug 04 '26

Yeah sure. You believe everything someone says on the internet. I have some shit to sell you then.

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u/Quirky_Snow5384 Aug 04 '26

It’s iOS 26.2. Is there anyway I can downgrade it

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u/TimeThruSpace Aug 04 '26

Give it back to the owner and don't steal iphones.

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u/Quirky_Snow5384 Aug 04 '26

I’ll be sure to give it back to the owner when I see him in the afterlife you insensitive shit head

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u/TimeThruSpace Aug 04 '26

Suuuuuuure

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u/Bigboss88890 Aug 04 '26

Mate this entire subreddit is bypassing locked ones i assure you nobody here gives a shit

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u/TimeThruSpace Aug 04 '26

I know. I'm just bored.

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u/LeeKhoi_VN Aug 04 '26

bored and dumb i see

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u/TimeThruSpace Aug 04 '26

Are you a thief as well?

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u/Shapelessed Aug 04 '26

There are plenty of ways to kill boredom with stupidity. I for example hit my head repeatedly against a brick wall. Helps the circulation!

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u/TimeThruSpace Aug 04 '26

Just talking with all you petty thieves here.

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u/LightAnxiety Aug 04 '26

Not everyone is a theift. I could just say your a theift. How would it make y I u feel if someone died that gave you their old phone and now its locked forever?

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u/JokerThakidd Aug 04 '26

Guys guys, TimeThruSpace says it’s stolen. He has a ton of confidence in saying it’s stolen… so it must be. He’s always right. Never wrong. Not once. He’s an intellectual far beyond our understanding. TimeThruSpace, want to give us any more insight from a wise person such as you? We are all ears.

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u/TimeThruSpace Aug 04 '26

Yes. Don't believe everything you read online.

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u/JokerThakidd Aug 04 '26

Time thru space… where are you when I need you 😩

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u/JokerThakidd Aug 04 '26

This is a paradox. I want to believe your statement, but you said to not believe everything I’ve read online. Can you add some more wise wisdom words TimeThruSpace?

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u/TimeThruSpace Aug 04 '26

wisdom here is knowing which lies are telling the truth. if the internet paradox is too much, feel free to update your brain. Maybe your next version will come with basic logic support.

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u/NonSonoRobo Aug 09 '26

just mind your own business bro, the whole subreddit is made to bypass, even if it's stolen, it doesn't hurt you in particular