Ebay Macbook Pro

[niray9]

Hi all,
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Comments?

 

[JPack]

With the right tools, it's very easy to change the serial number and bypass Activation Lock on T2-based MacBooks (2018-2020).

These repaired computers obviously won't have a warranty, but are usually past the 1-year term anyway. I've not heard of any risks from this procedure. It's a personal decision, but these tools have saved a lot of MacBooks from becoming e-waste due to the Lock.

 

[niray9]

Will I be able to get OS updates and security updates on this laptop if I keep it in this state/account, without using the tools you mentioned?

Currently it's logged out of icloud.

If there a PM facility where I can chat please let me know.

 

[JPack]

Will I be able to get OS updates and security updates on this laptop if I keep it in this state/account, without using the tools you mentioned?

Currently it's logged out of icloud.

Yes, everything functions normally. The serial is just not in Apple’s database.

The hardware and software tools exploit a security weakness in the T2 chip and the fix is permanent.

 

[niray9]

Yes, everything functions normally. The serial is just not in Apple’s database.

The hardware and software tools exploit a security weakness in the T2 chip and the fix is permanent.

I attempted to use the Erase Assistant and it says 'Set Secure Boot to Full Security'.

So, haven't done it.

Let know if there is a PM or email I can talk to you.

 

[Ashbyalx]

With the right tools, it's very easy to change the serial number and bypass Activation Lock on T2-based MacBooks (2018-2020).

These repaired computers obviously won't have a warranty, but are usually past the 1-year term anyway. I've not heard of any risks from this procedure. It's a personal decision, but these tools have saved a lot of MacBooks from becoming e-waste due to the Lock.

Hi, would you be able to point me in the right direction to do this please? I am in much the same situation as OP is and wish to change the serial number of this mac.

 

[JPack]

Hi, would you be able to point me in the right direction to do this please? I am in much the same situation as OP is and wish to change the serial number of this mac.

You can search for T203 tools.

 

[Ashbyalx]

You can search for T203 tools.

Thank you, is physically removing the T2 the only way at the moment?

 

[JPack]

Thank you, is physically removing the T2 the only way at the moment?

Yes, as far as I know.

 

[niray9]

Found out later that the keyboard backlight wasn't working.

Returned it.