How to bypass the Activation Lock on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch

Activation Lock is a feature that's designed to prevent theft by requiring you to enter an Apple ID password before using an iPhone or iPad.
Android Authority

Activation Lock is one iOS feature we'd like Android to copy

iOS 18 reportedly enables Activation Lock to discourage repairs with stolen parts. The feature prompts users to enter the previous owner’s Apple account credentials if they use a repair part from a ...
Digital Trends

Will iOS 7’s Activation Lock really deter iPhone theft?

During the massive WWDC keynote today the folks at Apple walked the audience of developers through several new features of iOS 7, the operating system for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Toward ...