| Pros | Cons | |------|------| | Beginner-friendly interface | Limited compatibility (primarily A6 devices) | | No advanced technical skills required | Only runs on macOS; no Windows version | | Uses ramdisk method to interact with device | Requires providing IMEI/serial number (privacy risk) |

Paying for “exclusive” software. You will get the same results as the free tools, but with lighter pockets and potentially infected files.

or Alternative 9.x Bypass Tools (ensure you use a version compatible with iOS 9) Steps:

: Click "Load Ramdisk." The software will inject custom boot files into the iPad, showing a verbose boot screen (text scrolling on the iPad screen).

(For iPad mini 1, iOS 9.3.5 – jailbreak required)

The iPad mini 1 with iOS 9.3.5 remains fully bypassable thanks to the A5 chip’s vulnerability to Checkm8. While the DNS method offers a quick fix, hardware-based solutions using an Arduino provide a permanent, untethered outcome that survives reboots.

Turn your iPad Mini 1 off and back on to reach the initial setup screen.

Disclaimer: Bypassing iCloud lock on a device that is not yours is illegal. These methods should only be used on devices you own, where you have forgotten your own credentials.

The iCloud Activation Lock is a security feature designed by Apple to prevent unauthorized use of a device. However, on older devices like the iPad Mini 1 running iOS 9, the security infrastructure is outdated.

: Click "Relay Device Info" to establish an SSH connection to the locked iPad.