Can an iPhone that is hidden by iCloud be updated? How to get rid of hidden iCloud very easily
The status of iPhone and iPad hidden by iCloud often happens when you buy used models. Wondering if you can perform a software update in this situation? Let's see how to get rid of hidden iCloud through the article below!
1. The harm of iCloud hidden on iPhone, iPad
iCloud is Apple 's online storage service to backup and sync photos, videos, contacts,. between iPhone , iPad, MacBook , etc. In addition, iCloud also helps locate iPhone, iPad, etc. Lock the device when it is stolen, erase data on the device remotely.
Hidden iCloud status occurs when you buy used iPhone, iPad devices. Hidden iCloud is a term that refers to the fact that the previous user's old iCloud account is still in the Activation Lock state on Apple's servers.
Devices with hidden iCloud errors will store the activation lock status (do not allow the device to backup) on Apple's servers, so when the user selects 'Restore' or 'Reset All Settings' iPhone will access the information. information about Apple servers and the device will revert to activation pending status until the correct old iCloud account is entered.
You will not be able to operate if your device is in the activation standby mode
The harm of hidden iCloud:
- Can't access iCloud features, can't store photos, can't download apps, can't access Safari .
- Almost all features on iPhone will be disabled.
2. Can an iPhone hidden by iCloud update to a new iOS version?
You can update to the new iOS version if you sign in with your Apple ID . However, this operation will not guarantee 100% success because sometimes when updating, the device will ask for old iCloud login, ie hidden iCloud. Therefore, if the process of using your device is still normal and updating iOS is not really necessary, you should not do it to avoid risks.
3. How to check hidden iCloud on iPhone, iPad
In order to avoid buying iPhone and iPad devices with hidden iCloud errors, you should check carefully to prevent unnecessary risks.
4. How to exit hidden iCloud
If after checking and detecting that your device has this problem, proceed to exit hidden iCloud.
5. Some related questions
- When updating Facebook, Messenger, I was forced to enter the old iCloud password on the device. What does that mean?
Answer: This case is because the downloaded application will follow the previously downloaded Apple ID account, so you just need to uninstall the application and install it again with the new Apple ID account.
- I'm using an iPhone with hidden iCloud. If I don't reset the device, can I use it normally forever?
Answer: You can still use the device normally, as long as you don't reset the device.
- If I turn off Find My iPhone, can I get rid of hidden iCloud?
Answer: Nope. If you want to get rid of hidden iCloud using Find My iPhone , you must delete that iPhone on Find My iPhone. Please refer to the article in section 4 above!
So through the above article, you already know how to detect iPhone, iPad with hidden iCloud error as well as how to fix this situation. Thank you and see you in the next posts!
You should read it
- How to check if iPhone has iCloud locked?
- Instructions on how to check hidden iCloud on iPhone iPad
- iPhone has iCloud hidden, why and what should iFan do?
- How to turn off iCloud on iPhone
- Differentiate Apple ID and iCloud
- How to fix iCloud error requires login on iPhone and iPad
- Forgot your iCloud password and the fastest way to recover
- 6 Best iCloud Drive Alternatives for iPhone/iPad
- The smart way to integrate iCloud with Windows 10
- 9 most popular issues of iCloud and how to fix
- Instructions on how to delete apps from iCloud on any device
- Comprehensive management of iCloud from computer