


Theoretically! But as iClarified points out, hackers figured out a method months ago to get past the activation lock screen just enough to make a device seem legit (until you try to, say, make a phone call with it.) “If I’m buying from someone on Craigslist, can’t I just check the phone to make sure it unlocks?” Punch one of those in, and it’ll tell you whether or not the device is activation locked, and whether or not it’s ready for a new Apple ID to sign in. Want to check if that iPhone you’re considering nabbing off of Craigslist is stolen before you hand over your cold, hard cash?Īpple has just released a tool that exists solely to verify whether or not a used iPhone has been locked down remotely by its rightful owner.Īll you need is the IMEI or the serial number.
