If you have valid proof of purchase for your device, you may be able to ask Apple to remove Activation Lock for you. If you cannot remember your Apple ID password, you can recover it at.

To activate a Mac that's protected by Activation Lock, you need to enter the account password for the Apple ID that the Mac is linked to. If you were to delete your macOS partition using your Mac's recovery mode, you'd be presented with the Activation Lock prompt upon reinstalling the operating system. The safeguard persists even after the Mac has been formatted and macOS reinstalled. The feature prevents your Mac from being used by someone else for as long as Activation Lock is enabled. If you haven't manually disabled Find My, Activation Lock is enabled on your device. Method 1: How to use PassFab Activation Unlocker As PassFab Activation Unlocker is available for both Windows and Mac, there are detailed processes available for both operating systems. The feature works in tandem with Apple's Find My network, and while Find My is enabled on a device it is also secured with Activation Lock. What Is Activation Lock?Īctivation Lock is a safeguard that locks your Mac to your Apple ID. Activation Lock must be removed on a Mac before it is sold, passed on, or purchased second-hand. Activation Lock first appeared on the iPhone as a means of preventing thieves from using stolen Apple devices and has subsequently found its way onto the Mac, Apple Watch, and more.