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Clear Activation Lock

What

The Clear Activation Lock command removes anApple Activation Lock thatfrom hasan beeneligible imposedmanaged onApple device. Activation Lock is tied to Apple ID and Find My, so this command is the admin recovery path when a locked device throughneeds theto usebe oferased, anreassigned, AppleIDor andreturned theto FindMy options.service.

When/Why

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How

To clearsend anthe Activationdirect Lockcommand, fromselect athe device, selectopen Clear>, and choose Clear Activation Lock.

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You can also configure Activation lockLock behavior in the DEPDEP/ADE profile.