Apple Launches Self-Serve Portal for Initiating Activation Lock Removal Requests

[Tito360]

Another great feature for locking, privacy and security.

Not for the feds 😂

 

[strongy]

Bought an Apple Watch a couple years ago, got it, and while setting up, I had to contact the original owner

They could have unpaired it from iCloud.com

 

[rmariboe]

The original owner removes it from their ID remotely.
There is no need to ask for their details.

I don’t think that was possible before the above mentioned service..?

 

[Tech198]

Some may not care doing the right thing when they sell a phone.

 

[Yebubbleman]

No support for T2 and M1 Macs?

 

[user_xyz]

If you're lonely, a cat is always a good option.

Meow!! 😛

 

[Td1970]

I’m not entirely sure what your point is. I know how to sell an Apple device, but the majority of consumers do not. This particular consumer did not, and sold an Apple Watch while it was still locked to his or her Apple account. A new Watch is $200+, so when you see a good deal for a perfectly fine product, why wouldn’t you take it if you wanted it?
So just because “you” don’t by used does it mean that other people don’t buy used Apple products.
In fact, I’m pretty sure that the majority of people who buy iPhones either buy them older, used, or refurbished in someway. I don’t know many people who buy brand new iPhones at the original price.

While I don’t agree with your point about used sales. I’m sure many are Apple items are bought used.

I completely agree with the your point on most people don’t know how to remove a Apple device to sell it. I usually have to look it up as I don’t sell many Apple devices. But just hand them down to family. My proof is that l have purchased an older phone as a back up and ate the cost due to activation lock.

 

[strongy]

I don’t think that was possible before the above mentioned service..?

It’s been on iCloud.com for years it’s part of the ‘Find My’ App, Remove Device, Erase Device, Active Lost Mode etc

 

[w1zard]

This is great. Activation lock is amazing, but it’s also made purchasing used Apple devices an absolute nightmare.
Bought an Apple Watch a couple years ago, got it, and while setting up, I had to contact the original owner and have them give me their Apple ID and password. That was quite a unique conversation to say the least, but it was the only way I was able to use the watch.

You could have just asked them to remove the device from their iCloud account, which does the same thing for you.