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'''Activation lock:''' Part of Apple's "Find My" system, Activation Lock ties devices to an Apple ID. If a device is reported lost or stolen, it can be remotely locked, making it unusable even after a factory reset. This requires the original owner's Apple ID and password to reactivate.

'''[[iCloud]] activation:''' macOS devices (MacBooks, iMacs) require periodic authentication with Apple's servers. If a device is flagged in Apple's ~~systems—whether due to unpaid balances, theft reports, or violations of terms of service—it~~ may be locked out during these server checks.

'''[[iCloud]] activation:''' macOS devices (MacBooks, iMacs) require periodic authentication with Apple's servers. If a device is flagged in Apple's systems it may be locked out during these server checks.

'''T2 and Apple silicon security:''' Modern MacBooks with T2 chips or Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3 processors) include firmware-level security that communicates with Apple servers during boot and recovery operations. This can prevent device use if Apple's servers indicate the device should be locked.

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 '''Activation lock:''' Part of Apple's "Find My" system, Activation Lock ties devices to an Apple ID. If a device is reported lost or stolen, it can be remotely locked, making it unusable even after a factory reset. This requires the original owner's Apple ID and password to reactivate.
-'''[[iCloud]] activation:''' macOS devices (MacBooks, iMacs) require periodic authentication with Apple's servers. If a device is flagged in Apple's systems—whether due to unpaid balances, theft reports, or violations of terms of service—it may be locked out during these server checks.
+'''[[iCloud]] activation:''' macOS devices (MacBooks, iMacs) require periodic authentication with Apple's servers. If a device is flagged in Apple's systems it may be locked out during these server checks.
 '''T2 and Apple silicon security:''' Modern MacBooks with T2 chips or Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3 processors) include firmware-level security that communicates with Apple servers during boot and recovery operations. This can prevent device use if Apple's servers indicate the device should be locked.