Best Guide - How to Bypass Activation Lock on iPhone XR

"Does anyone know how to bypass Activation lock on iPhone XR? I have an old iPhone XR and want to sell it. However, this iPhone XR is iCloud locked and I can't remember the activation passcode. Is it possible for me to bypass the activation lock on my iPhone XR without knowing the passcode?"

For many iOS users, forgetting the Apple ID on an old iPhone is a common problem. The security of iPhone always performs well when it thinks your iPhone is suffering an illegal attack. But don't worry, there are still some possible way that users can unlock an iCloud-locked iPhone XR. If your iPhone XR is now locked, this post will show you the best solutions about how to bypass Activation Lock on iPhone XR. Read it on.

How to Bypass Activation Lock on iPhone XR If Own the Phone

Solution 1. Reset Apple ID Passcode to Bypass Activation Lock on iPhone XR

If you are the owner of the iCloud-locked iPhone XR, you can try to reset the Apple ID passcode to bypass the iCloud lock. Please follow the steps below to get your Apple ID passcode back:

Step 1: Open a browser on a computer and navigate to the Apple ID website.
Step 2: Click on the Forgotten your Apple ID or password option.
Step 3: Then, Apple will send you a message or phone call to confirm that you are the owner of the Apple ID. Pass it and you will be able to change the Apple ID passcode.

Solution 2. Bypass Activation Lock on iPhone XR via iCloud

If you know the Apple ID passcode of your Apple ID account, you can remove the device from your iCloud account directly to remove the Activation lock. You can follow the below steps to make it.

Step 1. Go to the iCloud.com website and log into your iCloud account.
Step 2. Select the Find My feature.
Step 3. Click on the All Devices option and find the disabled iPhone XR.
Step 4. Click on the Remove from Account option to remove the iPhone XR from your iCloud account. Once the iPhone XR is removed, you will not see the Activation Lock on your iPhone XR anymore.

How to Bypass Activation Lock on iPhone XR Without Knowing the Passcode

Solution 1. Bypass Activation Lock on iPhone XR via DNS

There is an alternative way for users to bypass the Activation Lock on iPhone XR is to change the DNS address. However, this method sometimes will fail unlocking the Activation Lock on your iPhone XR. Even so, it is still worth trying. Let's see how to make it.

Step 1. Wake your iPhone and go to the WiFi page from the Activation Lock screen.
Step 2. Click on the i icon that nears the WiFi name.
Step 3. Click on the DHCP tab and hit on the DNS option. Enter the DNS address base on your regions:

☺ USA: 104.154.51.7
☺ Europe: 104.155.28.90
☺ Asia: 104.155.220.58
☺ Other: 78.109.17.60

Step 4. Connect to the WiFi again and hit on the Activation Help option, then you will be able to access the iPhone screen successfully.

Solution 2. Bypass Activation Lock on iPhone via TunesKit Activation Unlocker

Though this method cannot help you bypass Activation Lock on iPhone XR, it is workable when you need to remove the Activation Lock on other iPhone models or iOS devices. TunesKit Activation Unlocker is a dedicated Activation Lock removal tool that can help users remove the iCloud lock from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This tool is 100% save and available on both Windows and Mac platforms. By using this tool, you will not be worried about being locked out of the iCloud lock, and you can remove the Activation Lock without knowing any passcode.

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• Remove Activation Lock without Apple ID
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Now, let's see how to bypass Activation Lock on iPhone by using TunesKit Activation Unlocker.

Step 1Connect iPhone to Computer

Download and install TunesKit Activation Unlocker on your computer. Then, connect your iCloud-locked iPhone to the computer. Hit on the Unlock iCloudStart button when your iPhone is detected.

Step 2Jailbreak your system

Here you will need to download a jailbreak tool on TunesKit Activation Lock and jailbreak your iPhone. When the jailbreaking tool is downloaded, you can follow the below instruction to jailbreak your iPhone based on the operating system of your computer.

See more:

How to Jailbreak iOS Device on Mac

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Step 3Bypass Activation Lock on iPhone

TunesKit iPhone Unlocker will remove the Activation Lock from your iPhone XR as soon as the firmware package is downloaded. Then, you will be able to access your iPhone without encountering the Activation Lock screen.

Part 3: Conclusion

That's it! There are various solutions for users to bypass Activation Lock on iPhone XR. If you bought a second-hand iPhone but it is iCloud locked, you can try using the above solutions to remove the Activation Lock from your iPhone. If you don't know any passcode on your iPhone, please try using TunesKit Activation Unlocker to remove the Activation Lock from your iPhone. If you are still having other questions, please feel free to leave us a comment below.