MacBooks from 2020 Are Being Sold for Scrap Because of Activation Lock

Re:MacBooks from 2020 Are Being Sold for Scrap Because of Ac... by LazyMans on Tuesday January 24, 2023 @11:28AM (#34505799)

Yeah, however. If a machine is activation locked, it's associated with an Apple ID. That Apple ID in itself is a contact point. Like the article states, a system where you have 30 days to deny an unlock would be nice. Or you could just report to Apple right away the machine was stolen, which blacklists the machine from an unlock request.

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Re:MacBooks from 2020 Are Being Sold for Scrap Because of Ac... by katbyte on Friday January 27, 2023 @09:19AM (#34546284)

And what if the person is travelling for months? It working and not able to check email? Or miss the emails?

It’s one thing to forward a request. But to give unlock after 30 days? That’s gonna be abused by thieves and unscrupulous refurbishers

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