: If you have legitimate proof of purchase, you can submit an Activation Lock support request to Apple. Technical Bypass Methods (Unofficial)
If the server is online, instead of the Activation Lock, you might be greeted with a screen that allows you to access limited features, such as:
Bypassing the activation lock on an iPhone 4s is technically challenging because it often requires specialized hardware or specific software vulnerabilities.
No. The iPhone 4s maxes out at iOS 9.3.6. But there is an important distinction:
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You will see ads for "iPadRehab" or "iRemove" tools charging $10-$50 for a "full unlock" for the 4s. Be extremely skeptical. For the iPhone 4s on 9.3.6, . Some paid services offer a "signal unlock" that costs $60+, but these involve swapping the device’s logic board or using a GSX server hack (which is temporary). For the value of a $30 iPhone 4s, it is not worth it.