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I would love to agree with you, were it not for this: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34504752 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34504752 https://www.

• ericpauley 4y ago
  Without being deactivated these are effectively stolen devices. The sin here isn’t on apple, it’s on the previous owner failing to unlock the device. I’m all for this it it means my devices won’t be stolen.
  • whoopdedo 4y ago
    Yes, but it locks out the third-party refurbished market. If a Macbook breaks and the owner chooses to replace instead of repair, there isn't a way to factory reset it. A repair shop has no choice but to scrap the computer even if it's fixable.
    • ericpauley 4y ago
      The activation lock can be removed remotely with iCloud credentials: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441
• Gigachad 4y ago
  This is a feature I want. If someone steals my MacBook, I want it to be worth the scrap aluminium. Yes there is a case where someone forgets their Apple ID password and lost access to all their recovery methods, but I’ve got my password memorised and written down so I purely benefit from the theft protection. The statement on the article is ridiculous too. Apple doesn’t prevent the second hand market, you just have to factory reset the thing before you sell it. The most likely case where this is impossible is the seller stole it.