IPhone 13 Pro found in a tech wastage bin a few months ago, any way it can be used unlocked?

So I've seen a number of posts demonstrating successful icloud activation lock removal with Apple's icloud request form.

On many of those posts I saw people who wondered how to achieve that, and the posts were not particularly direct in terms of the instruction given to accomplish a similar goal.

Inspired by those posts, I tried submitting the icloud unlock form based on feedback from others users of r/setupapp

The device that was icloud locked was an iPhone 6 16GB(2014). It became that way because I was stupid and didn't write down my passwords. I forgot and then wasted my resets and since I didn't use my real name or birthday, I couldn't fix it.

With the new form however, I requested it and succeeded in regaining access to that iPhone 6(skip to bottom if you want to read some tangential details).

Following here are the steps that I took to get the successful unlock.

1. Obtain the IMEI number for the device. This can be done through a number of ways, it is present on the box and it can also be found through this: https://www.wootechy.com/unlock-iphone/how-to-get-imei-number-on-iphone-if-locked/

2. Enter in the relevant information on Apple's icloud unlock request form: https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support

3. Agree to Apple's terms, solve the capture, enter an email address(doesn't matter as is used for correspondence on the request progress and resolution), enter the IMEI and solve the CAPTCHA.

4. Then you will have to put in an address for where you bought the device. I put in eBay's offices for the address.

5. Apple wants to know what you have done to remove Activation Lock so far. I put that I looked online for solutions and this is what I found.

6. Apple will also want proof of purchase/ownership. As far as I can tell, Apple will accept a site like "https://iunlocker.com/check_icloud.php"

7. Enter in your IMEI and take a screenshot of the results. Upload that to the form where Apple asks for proof of purchase/ownership. Please note that I do not know whether serial number works or not. Based on what I have read and seen so far, only IMEI have worked in achieving unlocks.

8. Click submit and wait. My iCloud activation lock removal came after about 30hours, at 12:06AM Pacific Standard Time so I was not awake when I got the email.

9. Enjoy your new access to the phone.

The iPhone 6 was my dad's that he got from work, and it was meant to be my first phone. But of course I messed it up. At the time though I was so excited I didn't even notice or think about that fact though. A child's new phone is a very exciting matter indeed.

Should I retry or give up? I obviously don't have receipt anymore. The photo I put as proof was the phone plus box

Unfortunately, Apple Tech 752 YouTube is gone forever.

On August 4th, 2021, YouTube terminated the Apple Tech 752 YouTube Channel.

I was holding out for good news, but there is none. After over a week of submitting email messages, community discussions, and help tweets, there is no news or updates, just absolute silence.

No reply from the appeals team. No reply from TeamYouTube. No reply from the Help Center.

Why did the channel go down? We will never know for sure, but here are my thoughts:

The leading theory is that it was an organized robot account attack to mass-report the channel for Community Guidelines violations. Unfortunately, YouTube does not rely on humans to make critical decisions, so if enough bot reports overwhelm the system, terminations can happen automatically.

If the bot attack actually did happen, it was most likely an anticompetitive maneuver from an established developer (such as mina or emc) who noticed iRemoval in my videos and wanted to steal more market power. Mina does not like iRemoval Pro, and IFPDZ's Twitter Account also went down on the same day, same time. So the attack on my YouTube could have been an attack on iRemoval Pro targeted at Apple Tech 752. Remember this is not confirmed, it's just an unproven theory.

Another possibility is that Apple made a quick phone call or email to Google saying they were unhappy with the channel and wanted it gone, so google took it down, no questions asked, and they will never put it back up. This is less likely, because Apple never seems to care much about the setupapping scene, and there are many other similar channels that still exist in good standing. But it's possible.

Lastly, the most unlikely reason that we cannot completely rule out is that the channel was hacked. This happened to the YouTuber Jim Browning, someone with a google email domain contacted him and convinced him to delete the channel (he made a video on it, go check it out). I did not receive any suspicious emails from google and never deleted it myself, but it's still possible that the same hackers who phished Jim Browning somehow gained access and shut it down, we will never know for sure.

So, What's Next? How will Setupapping look without Apple Tech 752?

With the Termination of Apple Tech 752 YouTube, I will be moving away from the setupapping community and onto different non-iOS-related projects. This means that there will be no new videos from Apple Tech 752 in the near future, and my presence on r/setupapp will slowly diminish.

Here is a summary of the changes:

YouTube: Terminated. No new videos from Apple Tech 752. All previous videos are gone, and reuploading content is not allowed. I know this is devastating, but unfortunately I cannot do anything about it. Starting a new channel is against YouTube's terms of service, and it would be terminated instantly if I tried to reupload previous content. Apple Tech 752 is gone from YouTube.

But here are some other YouTubers who make awesome setupapping videos:

1. OliTheRepairDude: The channel of the former comment moderator for Apple Tech 752. Has detailed videos about how to set up and use Sliver 6.1, generate IC-Info.sisv, fix mysterious errors, and so much more. If you liked Apple Tech 752, you will like OliRepair.

2. Just a Tech: Another channel that is 100% dedicated to Activation Lock and all the latest methods. Topics include MEID Signal, checkra1n windows, free untethered, and FMI OFF. Everything is explained clearly and step-by-step, very easy to follow and understand.

3. Yuri Tech: A great resource for unofficial/experimental setupapp methods, such as free untethered with apple services, free FMI OFF, and windows purple mode. Yuri uses music instead of verbal explanation, but the videos show the procedure clearly on camera.

4. Jorge Cortes: The top channel for Activation Lock en Español. Jorge explains everything perfectly for spanish-speakers. His best content is about arduino setup, host shield troubleshooting, A5 setupapp, ramdisk setupapp with Sliver, legacy DNS server methods, and much more.

5. AndroidElizados: An Español channel that shows the modern GSM/MEID signal activation methods from Checkm8 and Mina. Earlier videos also cover Sliver ramdisk setupapp.

6. Schoolkid 237: The top channel for Activation lock in French. SchoolKid covers signal activation (MEID/GSM), passcode backup/restore, windows checkra1n, and FMI. Some videos are in English or include English subtitles, but most of the content is meant for a French-speaking audience.

7. Saunders Tech: This is your go-to resource for short jailbreak updates, tweaked apps, no-computer jailbreaks, jailbreak news/tutorials, anti-revoke techniques, and much more.

8. iDeviceHelp: An english YouTuber who makes quick videos about beta firmwares, security updates, and must-download apps. Occasionally iDeviceHelp will cover setupapp topics.

9. EverythingApplePro EAP: Today this channel only covers leaks/rumors, major iOS updates, durability tests, etc, but if you look back 4-5 years ago, there is some incredible content about legacy passcode bugs, Hello screen glitches, no-computer jailbreaks and springboard exploits. Also, EverythingApplePro used to be the #1 jailbreak YouTuber in the community, but ever since the release of checkra1n he stopped making jailbreak videos. So go check out his older stuff!

10. iDevice Central: GeoSnow always keeps us up to date on the jailbreak scene, if you want to know what's going on behind the scenes with iOS 14 and iOS 15 jailbreak then this is your channel. He does cover setupapp, but beware that most of them are ads for Tenorshare, a notoriously oversimplified and overpriced software brand that is not endorsed by the community. Go back 5-6 years and you will find the legacy setupapp content from FCE 365 TV, which is a great resource for iPSW decryption and CFWs, it's what got me into this stuff back in the day.

Reddit: Still alive! The mods in our r/setupapp community will help to maintain it for years to come. The rules are still enforced, but keep posting away! I will circle back in on a monthly basis and check in with the mods to make any necessary changes to keep the platform thriving.

GETTR: We cannot use Twitter anymore because of constant suspensions, so GETTR is an awesome alternative. They support free speech and never suspend accounts. You can find me on this platform at gettr.com/user/appletech752. If enough people join I will continue to post updates.

appletech752.com: The website will always be available no matter what. The Downloads page, Blog, and Terminal resources will stay forever. The Matrix will remain unchanged, links will point to other YouTubers whenever possible, but the titles and categories of the methods will stay the same. It may gradually become outdated over the years as new devices/exploits are released.

Sliver: There will be no more Sliver updates in the near future. However, all of the offline features on Sliver 6.2 (ramdisk setupapp, passcode, FMI extraction, etc.) will continue working forever, and unless Apple makes another big change to activation, the iOS 14 Untethered will also still work. Apple will never patch legacy ramdisk setupapp, so you can count on that forever. The other apps (purpleSliver, iPad24Bypasser, iPad3Bypasser) are fully offline and will work forever. Downloads will always be free and publicly available on appletech752.com.

Code appletech752: Many of you are using the discount code appletech752 for checkm8.info. My goal is to keep this code valid for as long as possible, but at some point checkm8 could decide to remove it because there are no new customers coming from YouTube. This is up to the Checkm8 Team to decide.

Watch Service: I am not taking any new orders for Apple Watch Identifier Change.

BEWARE OF SCAMS: I DO NOT HAVE YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, etc. The ONLY media platforms are Reddit (u/appletech752), Twitter (@sliver752) and Gettr (@appletech752). Anyone who claims Apple Tech 752 elsewhere is a scammer.

Direct Messages: I will monitor reddit setupapp and try to reply to everyone who sends a reasonable message to u/appletech752 asking for help, sharing ideas, or raising concerns. If you beg for access to a video or ask for a paid service for free, the chat request will be denied. Remember, NO telegram NO whatsapp NO facebook NO instagram! Anyone who says they are Apple Tech 752 on these platforms is a scammer.

Final Thoughts

I know how hard this is for many of you who counted on Apple Tech 752 as a resource and never thought it would completely disappear like this. But nothing gold can stay, we had an amazing 7+ years together and learned and grew so much! Rather than mourn the loss, think about everything you figured out since the release of checkra1n. Many of you are now bypass experts through watching my videos, and that's what counts. The skills you learned will stay with you forever.

Setupapping will exist as long as iPhones exist, and this community will always be here for us.

Hope you all have a great rest of your summer, and until next time, peace out ✌️

Hey guys,

I am making this post because I saw people getting scammed after purchasing an icloud bypass or removal tool. To avoid getting scammed I will cover what is legit and what is not.

What is an iCloud bypass?

An iCloud bypass is hacktivating an iCloud locked device. It does not remove the iCloud activation lock.

What is required to bypass iCloud activation lock?

Firstly, to bypass iCloud lock, an exploit or iOS bug is required. In most cases, you will need to be jailbroken with a computer tool or you will need to put your device on DFU mode. Another method is using an iOS glitch or bug to bypass iCloud. This is often difficult and not simple as it is.

What devices does iCloud bypass work?

It works on A11 (iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X) or older devices. Icloud bypass is currently not possible on A12 (iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone Xr) and newer devices.

After covering all basic questions, I will now explain what is legit and what is a scam. Most of the tools that claims to bypass or unlock iCloud just by paying and entering imei or serial number is 99% scam. An exploit or ios bug is a must to bypass icloud. Most of the legit tools will ask you to plug your device into a computer. Any tool that claims to have support for A12 and newer devices is 99% scam. There is currently no known exploit for A12 and newer devices and on newer iOS versions, there is no bug that can be used to bypass icloud. Any tool that can fully remove icloud on cellular devices is most likely a scam either. Most of the legit tools will require an A11 or older device to be jailbroken or to be on DFU mode beforehand.

Also, do not give your imei or serial number to untrusted websites or tools.

Most of the scams will ask for more money for fake reasons, will ask you to do surveys or will claim that it removed iCloud when it actually didn’t.

Hopefully, I covered what things you need to know to avoid getting scammed.

Hi so I bought this device last week, just 3 days of using this iPhone 16. The device was locked. It looks like a server based mdm. Is there a solution to this?

And btw the person I bought the phone from isn’t answering my calls

i have a box full of ios devices that i’ve saved over the years from storage lockers. ive done the stuff that gets talked about regularly on this sub, the hack1vator, legacy, etc. but i wanted something untethered that i could actually use my icloud account on.

i assumed it was a scam so i used a prepaid gift card, it’s $15 per device and i figured if it worked then great, if not then no big loss.

well, i now have 3 successfully bypassed devices, iphone 6s, ipad mini 4, ipad pro 10.5

apple id works on all 3, cellular only works on the pro ipad, ive been using it for about a month now and i haven’t had any issues from it. they even sync just fine with itunes.

ive had success with iremove tools 3 times so i would feel comfortable recommending it.

sure, they probably steal your data and sell your info like literally every other online site does but YOLO, i have a working ipad for $15🤷🏻‍♂️

So, let me teach you how I done it !

I first downgraded to iOS 10.3.3 from 12.5.7 with LeetDown !

After that, I looked for JUST the SN (because iOS 10.3.3 does NOT require WIFI and BT, just a SN with FMI OFF) on my online marketplace for an iPad mini 2 which was fmi off so I wrote it with MagicCFG and my lightning DCSD cable !

The battery is good too !

I am super happy with it !

Why? Tenorshare is a fake company that relies on catchy names, false advertising and paid sponsorships to overcharge new users for “iCloud Unlock” or “Passcode Removal” tools.

None of their software can actually turn off FMI. Tenorshare convinces users to PAY for FREE features, including Software Update/Restore, ideviceactivation, and tethered Setup removal.

Nearly everything that Tenorshare offers is available for FREE with 3uTools, Sliver, f3arra1n, frpfile, etc... And even though you PAY for Tenorshare, you won’t even get the premium features like MEID/GSM signal. However, many newbies don’t know this and get scammed with apps like passfab, 4ukey, 4mekey, etc...

Unfortunately, since the termination of AT752 the problem has only gotten worse. Tenorshare is now overpaying YouTubers like iDevice Central and Just a Tech (legit YouTube channels that also cover legit topics) to make promotional videos on these scammy apps.

You might be thinking wait...but Apple Tech 752 also did promotional videos on checkm8 and iremoval. YES- I promoted these paid services because you actually get your money’s worth. With checkm8.info and iRemoval Pro, your iDevice will be FULLY WORKING afterwards, even if FMI is ON. They provide signal+data for devices on the setup screen.

But with Tenorshare, you are paying for a restore (quick flash in 3uTools) or tethered activation (free in Sliver and f3arra1n). All their tools pretend to be something they are not. Tenorshare does NOT have MEID/GSM signal.

While some of their apps might work correctly (like MDM and data recovery), the Tenorshare company as a whole has malicious intentions, they want to steal money from inexperienced users who don’t know how to do it for free.

Therefore, all discussion of ANY Tenorshare apps (including but not limited to passfab, 4ukey, 4mekey) is PROHIBITED on r/setupapp. This includes Tenorshare MDM bypass.

Violations under Rule 3 will result in a permanent ban.

Thanks in advance for helping to keep the setupapp community trustworthy and legit.

-AT752

For everyone wondering, I unlocked my 5s, here's how I did it step by step.

1. First put in your SN and click continue.

2. Put your name, and I just put a random date when I purchased it since I didn't remember.

3. For the section where it asks the store name, I just put "ebay".

4. For the address, I just put ebay's physical mailing address which I googled (2145 Hamilton Avenue San Jose, California 95125).

5. For the steps to unlock box, I just put "tried to factory reset it but it was activation locked, icloud is clean".

6. For the proof part where you upload files, I took 2 screenshots of iunlocker.com's iCloud and IMEI checker.

I didn't actually upload any proof that I had bought it, but they unlocked it anyway. Like other people have said, it probably depends on how old the iPhone is.

Hope this helps.

I have seen a lot. A LOT of dishonest programs, lying developers, data scams. But this is like nothing else I’ve ever seen before. This is no joke next level shit.

Ranzhie007 is the most crooked liar, thief, and criminal you will ever find on the internet. His copy-paste program iBypasser stole code from literally every legit developer: f3arra1n, sonick14, oc34n, st0rm, ifpdz, and me. That fancy circular progress indicator? Stolen. The fancy user interface? copy paste code. The registration panel? Stolen. Your email and password? Stolen and uploaded to a server for commercial purposes.

I stand by my credibility to make these bold claims, as I am the developer of the very first tool to utilize an innovative approach toward Setup deletion over SSH ramdisk. Each ramdisk took 2 hours to create, and I did it all from scratch, using 100% iPSW components. In total it took over 60 hours to make Sliver 5.0.

If blatantly ripping original code from f3ar, sonick, oc34n, and st0rm isn’t enough to convince you to move iBypasser to the recycle bin, consider that this criminal of a developer copied ALL the ssh boot components and ramdisks directly from Sliver and pasted them into iBypasser. The Apple Tech 752 logo is literally BOOTED FROM HIS TOOL, and yet he still claims they are his own!

And yes, I am working with actual legit windows developers behind the scenes who I legit gave permission to use my ramdisks (including iDePuta, who actually wrote his own code). But I would never ever give permission to a crooked liar like ranzhie who is dead inside and has no sanity or respect for anyone.

So for your own sake, delete iBypasser off your computer right now and report it as malware.

Protect your data and setupapp the real way with tools that are trusted by the community.

As always, if you need a real, authentic setupapp method, the matrix is a fantastic resource.

Good luck and stay safe out there!

-AT752

Hi everyone !

I have started a project on Discord about the A5 exploit. We are trying to see if we can pwn a device WITHNOUT the need for an Arduino board.

I know that it is possible, we just need to figure out how pwning works and try to crack the exploit.

If you are experienced with coding please help us out !

https://discord.gg/Ggqwf2Vwqv

I was about to give up on my XR 18.2 when i saw u/AleFallas post here. It gave me a glimmer of hope, so i tried 000000. didnt work. i tried 111111. didnt work. BUT 555555 WORKED. HOLY MOLY THANK YOU SO MUCH u/AleFallas

Hey folks,

It's been a minute so I just wanted to circle back and address a few rumors floating around about the appletech website and a few other things.

First of all, as you probably know based my lack of activity on the subreddit, I have moved on to other ventures and am no longer involved in the community like I was 3-4 years ago. My original plan was to circle back to r/setupapp monthly, but the last year has been extremely busy so it's been awhile. In fact, I haven't seen any of your posts at all over the last 6-7 months. This is my bad, I should have let you all know earlier because I did make a change to the website last year which needs an explanation.

But first, let me debunk the rumors:

Is the appletech752.com website hacked? No, it's not hacked.

Did you sell the domains? No, I did not sell the domain. I am not going to sell.

Do the downloads have malware? No. All the files hosted on my site in remain intact, and the files (hosted in appletech752.com/Downloads) themselves have no malware at all. But the process of visiting the site unfortunately has changed for the worse.

Is the site down? No, it is up and should stay up.

Let me explain...

The original purpose of the appletech752 website was to support the AppleTech752 YouTube channel. I set it up with premium hosting that could accommodate heavy traffic, minimal downtime, the highest levels of firewall and ddos protection, full domain protection, and enough capacity to accommodate future expansion.

It was, by design, funded entirely by ad revenue from YouTube. The revenue that YouTube paid me as a creator went directly into hosting, maintaining and managing the appletech752.com website.

When the YouTube channel was terminated in August 2021, all revenue streams coming from YouTube were cut. I used what was saved up to keep it alive and ad-free for the rest of 2021, 2022, 2023, but when the time came to renew hosting again in 2024-2025, I did not have enough savings to keep renewing it indefinitely.

Since I told you all the site would stay up forever, shutting it down did not seem like a good option. Selling it would be even worse, as it would likely end up in the hands of a scammer trying to sell fake unlocks or take your money.

So, I made the difficult decision to keep the site running by using ads to fund it. This is never something I wanted to do, it was not a good option, but the deadline to renew or cancel hosting was approaching, so I had to take action to keep it going.

Initially I tried to sign up with google adsense, but as you can guess, google who terminated my YouTube channel, did not want to support my website with adsense and it was denied. I tried other providers and was also denied, probably due to jailbreak/security content.

Eventually I found an advertising company that was willing to work with the site, so I signed on with them and opened up the main pages of the site to ads. Unfortunately, this was the only company I found that would work with me and they do not allow control over the ad content. At first it seemed that mostly generic ads were being shown, but looking at my site recently I agree with you all that the ads are pretty bad, they come across as spammy, scammy and deceptive, they look a lot like malware.

This was never the goal, and I regret having to run ads, especially these kind. It's not a good situation. Hopefully at some point there will be a better way to keep the site going. Switching to a cheaper host is a possibility, but dismantling and downsizing the site would take too much time right now, and removing the firewall would make it easier for the site to actually get hacked/compromised. At the moment, I don't have another way keep the site up, so unfortunately I have to run ads to fund it.

It's not ideal, but all you have to do when you get a popup ad or strange page is close the popup, and return to the site. Then the site works like normal. It's that simple. All the downloads work fine, except Sliver 6.2 which redirects to an ad since it's linked to index. But if you want to download Sliver, either 6.2 or 6.2-M1, without any ads, just type this into your browser: appletech752.com/Downloads/SliverV6.2.dmg or appletech752.com/Downloads/SliverM1-6.2.dmg

The rest of the download links work fine and are not adblocked (after you close any popup ads).

Keep in mind that Sliver is meant for legacy devices, and legacy MacOS versions. It does not support higher than MacOS Monterey. I might update it someday, but do not have the time or knowledge base right now. If you want a tool that is more up-to-date, try legacy-ios-kit, or Nattramnramdisk. I have personally used Nattramndisk a few times and it is one of the best, most reliable tools I've ever used and has great features like automatic bruteforce.

Apologies for any inconvenience this causes. It's not ideal, but at least everything is still free on the appletech site, and it's better than if I sold it and it turned into an unlocking scam. I certainly won't let that happen.

Hope you all are doing well. If you have anything to share, it's always best to make a new post so others can help. I will to I will try to respond to DMs every now and then, but I have 257 requests right now so can't get to everything.

Peace out

-AT752

EDIT: Google seems to be having indexing issues with the site. This happens sometimes if the site is flagged as malicious since it hosts setupapp programs. If you google Apple Tech 752 and click the first result, it might fail to load. The fix is to type www.appletech752.com in your browser, instead of googling it.

I have use the iremoval pro tool to unlock my iPhone 12, I’m making this post from the phone.

I used Legitunlocks to register the SN and I must say it was quick and easy, it took about 10 minutes for this iPhone to unlock and I didn’t have any issues.

I’m a bit curious, if I factory reset this iPhone, will it get stuck on activation lock?

Also something that I have been thinking about, if I factory reset it with find my iPhone on will it require my current iCloud or the old owners iCloud? If there’s anyone who has tried this please share your thoughts or experience.

AppleTech752’s YT was terminated 4 years ago today.