How to solve “This iPhone is linked to an Apple ID” problem without password

If you mistakenly rest your iPhone while it is already linked to an apple ID, ‘this iPhone is linked to an apple ID’ is going to appear on your iPhone screen. It is an inexplicable problem because iPhone wants the same apple ID and password for activation that was previously used.

In case you need to know an easy solution for this problem, go through this article and be a pro at activating iPhone without previous password.

Ever wondered why iPhone screen shows ‘iPhone is linked to an apple ID’?

Upon unboxing a brand new iPhone, it asks for a new Apple ID, connect to a previous one if you have any, which helps you in downloading apps from apple store. Without the apple ID you cannot make proper use of an iPhone features.

Often people reset their iPhones in order to sell it or restore factory settings. In any case, if you have restored your IPhone to factory settings, it will ask for the same apple ID and password you previously linked it with otherwise the iPhone will remain locked. Hence this line appear on the screen.

What can be done to solve ‘iPhone is linked to an Apple ID’ problem?

If this line ever appear on your iPhone screen, here are three easy solutions to overcome it. You can pick one according to your convenience.

1. Install a bypass activation tool to remove iPhone lock

If the iPhone belongs to you and you reset it but now wants to use a new ID, or you have bought a secondhand iPhone and this appears on screen while opening it, iSalvor iCloud activation lock bypass tool is the right solution for you.

iSalvor bypass activation tool Features:

· Installing the tool will help you skip ‘iPhone is linked to an apple ID’ and you will be able to bypass it without previous ID and password

· After bypassing the activation lock screen, new apple ID can be entered

· Your device cannot be monitored through previous apple ID it was linked with

· Supports 12.3 and later versions on iPhone 5 to iPhone X

Step by Step guide to skip ‘this iPhone is linked to an apple ID’ with WooTechy iSalvor

Step 1: Download WooTechy iSalvor

Install the WooTechy aSalvor tool on your iPhone device and click on the start button.

Step 2. Link it with your iOS Device

With the help of a cable connect your iPhone to the PC. If the connection fails, you will need to adjust the option “Your iDevice can’t be recognized” on the software screen and check for solutions.

Step 3. Jailbreak the iDevice

The software is designed to automatically jailbreak device for iSalvor Mac version users, along with other simple operations.

Even though jailbreak tool is not available for Windows users however they can refer to the given Jailbreak Tutorial, follow instructions given in the tutorial. Click on “Finished Jailbreak” and proceed further after completion.

Step 4: Bypassing apple activation lock screen

At this stage your device’s complete information will appear on your screen, from model number to serial number, iOS version, UDID and IMEI as well with an option to start bypass. Just click on “start bypass’ button. Unlocking procedure will start automatically and activation lock will be successfully bypassed.

Click on the “Done” button once successfully bypassed appears on your screen and enjoy brand new iPhone without apple ID and Password.

2. Seek help from Previous Owner for apple ID removal

In case you are a secondhand iPhone user and this ‘iPhone in linked to Apple ID’ appears on your screen, you can either bypass it with the help of a professional bypassing tool or ask the previous owner to remove the apple ID it is linked with remotely.

If you know the previous owner you can ask him to remove it following these simple steps.

Step 1. Using previously linked Apple ID, sign into the official iCloud website

Step 2. Select the “Find iPhone” option.

Step 3. Click on the device you need to unlock from the “All Devices” list.

Step 4. Now select “Remove from Account” option and follow other prompts and instructions.

Now your iPhone in again brand new after the successful removal of previous apple ID it was linked to. Enter new ID and use it without any hassle.

3. To remove Apple ID, Change/Reset Apple Password

If you have an iPhone that you want to sell or wants to restore factory settings, first remove previous locks otherwise activation lock will appear after resetting. Here is how to remove previous lock

Step 1. Open your Apple ID account page and select “Forgot Apple ID or password” option.

Step 2. Log into your Apple ID. If unfortunately you forgot the Apple ID then select “look it up” option

Step 3. It will ask you to enter the phone number that is linked with this Apple ID. You will be required to use a two-factor authentication method. After receiving the verification message on your number, follow the instructions given in the message and reset the password to your Apple ID.

In case you do not have access to the number you liked this ID with and forgot answers to security questions, you will be unable to utilize this method to unlock iPhone activation thus use professional bypassing tool like WooTechy iSalvor.

Conclusion

‘This iPhone is linked to an Apple ID’ is a common problem and iPhone users often have to face this. We discussed why it happens and the possible solution to end this problem in the article however, sometimes it happens even when you have not reset your iPhone and you are using it currently. You can contact apple store if such thing happens.

For activation lock screen nothing can be done if you forgot the previous ID password iPhone was liked with or you do not have access to its previous owner, because verification fot unlocking iPhone is required anyway. In this situation the only solution left is to use professional bypassing activation tool like WooTechy iSalvor.