: If a bypass tool does work, it is often "tethered" or "no signal," meaning the device may relock after a restart, or cellular services (SIM card functions) may not work.
: Apple provides a formal process for removing Activation Lock if you have valid proof of purchase. Technical Context: iCloud Bypassing in-box-v4-8-0
Bypassing methods typically rely on exploits like , which targets hardware vulnerabilities in older Apple chips (A5 through A11). Modern tools like Lockra1n use these exploits to install scripts that skip the initial setup (Setup.app). : If a bypass tool does work, it