What to do if iCloud is ON?
If the check shows iCloud status as ON (Find My iPhone is enabled), this means the device is linked to an Apple ID. Buying such a device without first disabling Activation Lock is strongly discouraged. Ask the seller to sign out of Apple ID and disable Find My iPhone in your presence. If the seller refuses, that's a serious reason to walk away, as the device may be stolen.
Can iCloud Lock be removed?
Officially, only the device owner can remove iCloud Lock by entering their Apple ID password. You can also contact Apple with proof of purchase (receipt, documents). Third-party services offer Activation Lock removal, but results are not guaranteed, the process can take a long time, and the cost can be comparable to the device price. The best strategy is to check iCloud status before buying.
How to check iCloud before buying?
Ask the seller for the device's IMEI or serial number before meeting. Send it to the Telegram bot @ispyware_bot or use the free check on the website. The report will show Find My iPhone status (FMI ON/OFF), iCloud Lock status, device model and other specs. The check takes a few seconds.
What's the difference between the free check and the bot?
The free check on the website shows basic iCloud Lock and Find My iPhone status. The Telegram bot @ispyware_bot provides extended reports: full GSX data, repair history (Cases & Repairs), warranty status, MDM profile, BlackList check, Carrier Check and 50+ additional diagnostic services. The bot is designed for professional device checking, service centers and businesses.
Can I check iCloud by serial number?
Yes. iCloud Lock and Find My iPhone (FMI) status can be checked both by IMEI and by serial number. For iPhone and iPad the IMEI is easier (dial *#06#), while for Mac, Apple Watch and AirPods use the serial number (Settings → General → About). The result is identical either way.
Is the iCloud check really free?
Yes, the basic Find My iPhone (FMI ON/OFF) status check on the website is free and requires no registration. Free checks are limited to a reasonable daily quota. Extended reports (GSX, warranty, BlackList, MDM) are available in the Telegram bot starting from a few cents per check.
How do I check iCloud lock status?
Send the device IMEI or serial number to the iSpy checker: the free website check or the @ispyware_bot Telegram bot. Within seconds you get the Find My iPhone status (FMI ON/OFF) and the iCloud Lock state, so you know whether the device is tied to someone else's Apple ID before you buy it.
What does the iCloud ON/OFF (FMI) result mean?
FMI OFF means Find My iPhone is disabled and the device is not linked to any Apple ID: it is safe to buy. FMI ON means the link is active and the device cannot be activated without the owner's password. If the status is ON, ask the seller to sign out of their Apple ID in front of you and run the check again.
Can I check iCloud Lock without an Apple ID or the device in hand?
Yes. The check only needs the IMEI or serial number: neither the device itself nor any Apple ID is required. You can verify a phone remotely, before meeting the seller, straight from a listing.