Personally, I wouldn’t feel comfortable knowing I can’t factory reset it. Who knows what the previous owner did to it
Corbin said:
Personally, I wouldn’t feel comfortable knowing I can’t factory reset it. Who knows what the previous owner did to it
The only way to reset a Mac is using DFU mode, and I’ve had to do it myself
Corbin said:
Personally, I wouldn’t feel comfortable knowing I can’t factory reset it. Who knows what the previous owner did to it
The only way to reset a Mac is using DFU mode, and I’ve had to do it myself
Even with that, the MDM will just come back as soon as the person connects to Wi-Fi during setup. I would never buy a MacBook that can’t be fully reset or has restrictions. I’d rather pay more to know for sure that the MacBook belongs to me
Colby said:
Corbin said:
Personally, I wouldn’t feel comfortable knowing I can’t factory reset it. Who knows what the previous owner did to it
The only way to reset a Mac is using DFU mode, and I’ve had to do it myself
Even with that, the MDM will just come back as soon as the person connects to Wi-Fi during setup. I would never buy a MacBook that can’t be fully reset or has restrictions. I’d rather pay more to know for sure that the MacBook belongs to me
In my company, we’ve had a few machines that went missing in various ways. I see them show up in my MDM when they power on, and I enjoy locking them down. Most of the time, they’re loaded with music production software when I find them. It’s clear they’re company property during setup
Corbin said:
Personally, I wouldn’t feel comfortable knowing I can’t factory reset it. Who knows what the previous owner did to it
The only way to reset a Mac is using DFU mode, and I’ve had to do it myself
I have a Mac mini M1 with an activation lock. Are there guides on bypassing this using DFU
Corbin said:
Personally, I wouldn’t feel comfortable knowing I can’t factory reset it. Who knows what the previous owner did to it
I’m feeling the same way. I’m worried about what might be on the Mac, even though it seems to have a clean install. I’m also scared that I won’t be able to use it after trying to factory reset it
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
Harlem said:
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
That’s exactly the case. The Mac wasn’t stolen, it seems to have been recycled from another company. I had to use an MDM bypass
Harlem said:
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
That’s exactly the case. The Mac wasn’t stolen, it seems to have been recycled from another company. I had to use an MDM bypass
As someone who manages Apple devices using MDM for IT clients, I can’t think of a legitimate reason for a company to resell or recycle a device without fully releasing the MDM. It’s very likely that this device is stolen. Keep in mind that there’s no reliable way to bypass the MDM lock—these so-called bypasses are actively targeted by Apple and the lock exists on both firmware and server levels whenever the device interacts with Apple servers.
There’s a slim chance this was missed during a startup closing down, but it’s more likely the device was just stolen
Hollis said:
Harlem said:
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
That’s exactly the case. The Mac wasn’t stolen, it seems to have been recycled from another company. I had to use an MDM bypass
As someone who manages Apple devices using MDM for IT clients, I can’t think of a legitimate reason for a company to resell or recycle a device without fully releasing the MDM. It’s very likely that this device is stolen. Keep in mind that there’s no reliable way to bypass the MDM lock—these so-called bypasses are actively targeted by Apple and the lock exists on both firmware and server levels whenever the device interacts with Apple servers.
There’s a slim chance this was missed during a startup closing down, but it’s more likely the device was just stolen
Believe it or not, some companies do recycle tech, including Apple devices. There have been cases where individuals unknowingly bought devices that were still locked. But once it’s no longer their device, they aren’t obligated to assist in unlocking it. Things could have changed over the years, but there are definitely strange legitimate cases out there
Nico said:
Hollis said:
Harlem said:
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
That’s exactly the case. The Mac wasn’t stolen, it seems to have been recycled from another company. I had to use an MDM bypass
As someone who manages Apple devices using MDM for IT clients, I can’t think of a legitimate reason for a company to resell or recycle a device without fully releasing the MDM. It’s very likely that this device is stolen. Keep in mind that there’s no reliable way to bypass the MDM lock—these so-called bypasses are actively targeted by Apple and the lock exists on both firmware and server levels whenever the device interacts with Apple servers.
There’s a slim chance this was missed during a startup closing down, but it’s more likely the device was just stolen
Believe it or not, some companies do recycle tech, including Apple devices. There have been cases where individuals unknowingly bought devices that were still locked. But once it’s no longer their device, they aren’t obligated to assist in unlocking it. Things could have changed over the years, but there are definitely strange legitimate cases out there
Where I work, we recycle all servers and workstations a year after their warranty ends
Nico said:
Hollis said:
Harlem said:
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
That’s exactly the case. The Mac wasn’t stolen, it seems to have been recycled from another company. I had to use an MDM bypass
As someone who manages Apple devices using MDM for IT clients, I can’t think of a legitimate reason for a company to resell or recycle a device without fully releasing the MDM. It’s very likely that this device is stolen. Keep in mind that there’s no reliable way to bypass the MDM lock—these so-called bypasses are actively targeted by Apple and the lock exists on both firmware and server levels whenever the device interacts with Apple servers.
There’s a slim chance this was missed during a startup closing down, but it’s more likely the device was just stolen
Believe it or not, some companies do recycle tech, including Apple devices. There have been cases where individuals unknowingly bought devices that were still locked. But once it’s no longer their device, they aren’t obligated to assist in unlocking it. Things could have changed over the years, but there are definitely strange legitimate cases out there
I bought a Chromebox for a family member, and it was still connected to the school’s MDM. The district said it should never have been sold
Nico said:
Hollis said:
Harlem said:
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
That’s exactly the case. The Mac wasn’t stolen, it seems to have been recycled from another company. I had to use an MDM bypass
As someone who manages Apple devices using MDM for IT clients, I can’t think of a legitimate reason for a company to resell or recycle a device without fully releasing the MDM. It’s very likely that this device is stolen. Keep in mind that there’s no reliable way to bypass the MDM lock—these so-called bypasses are actively targeted by Apple and the lock exists on both firmware and server levels whenever the device interacts with Apple servers.
There’s a slim chance this was missed during a startup closing down, but it’s more likely the device was just stolen
Believe it or not, some companies do recycle tech, including Apple devices. There have been cases where individuals unknowingly bought devices that were still locked. But once it’s no longer their device, they aren’t obligated to assist in unlocking it. Things could have changed over the years, but there are definitely strange legitimate cases out there
Yeah, there are definitely other scenarios besides just stolen. My old company would wipe all their old tech and pass it on to recycling firms that could sell working devices. But human error can happen when wiping devices, causing some to slip through
Nico said:
Hollis said:
Harlem said:
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
That’s exactly the case. The Mac wasn’t stolen, it seems to have been recycled from another company. I had to use an MDM bypass
As someone who manages Apple devices using MDM for IT clients, I can’t think of a legitimate reason for a company to resell or recycle a device without fully releasing the MDM. It’s very likely that this device is stolen. Keep in mind that there’s no reliable way to bypass the MDM lock—these so-called bypasses are actively targeted by Apple and the lock exists on both firmware and server levels whenever the device interacts with Apple servers.
There’s a slim chance this was missed during a startup closing down, but it’s more likely the device was just stolen
Believe it or not, some companies do recycle tech, including Apple devices. There have been cases where individuals unknowingly bought devices that were still locked. But once it’s no longer their device, they aren’t obligated to assist in unlocking it. Things could have changed over the years, but there are definitely strange legitimate cases out there
My high school used to do that with iPads and MacBooks. Many students ended up with older tech
Hollis said:
Harlem said:
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
That’s exactly the case. The Mac wasn’t stolen, it seems to have been recycled from another company. I had to use an MDM bypass
As someone who manages Apple devices using MDM for IT clients, I can’t think of a legitimate reason for a company to resell or recycle a device without fully releasing the MDM. It’s very likely that this device is stolen. Keep in mind that there’s no reliable way to bypass the MDM lock—these so-called bypasses are actively targeted by Apple and the lock exists on both firmware and server levels whenever the device interacts with Apple servers.
There’s a slim chance this was missed during a startup closing down, but it’s more likely the device was just stolen
Good to know from someone who works with this kind of stuff. I took the plunge, factory reset the device, and reached the Remote Management screen. I didn’t enroll it, did some research and found a free site for the bypass, and now the Mac is working. The site claims that updates shouldn’t affect it, but I know factory resetting might trigger it again. I’ll try using it for a couple of days and see if any issues come up. Returning it would be the right choice if it’s too morally confusing
Hollis said:
Nico said:
Hollis said:
Harlem said:
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
That’s exactly the case. The Mac wasn’t stolen, it seems to have been recycled from another company. I had to use an MDM bypass
As someone who manages Apple devices using MDM for IT clients, I can’t think of a legitimate reason for a company to resell or recycle a device without fully releasing the MDM. It’s very likely that this device is stolen. Keep in mind that there’s no reliable way to bypass the MDM lock—these so-called bypasses are actively targeted by Apple and the lock exists on both firmware and server levels whenever the device interacts with Apple servers.
There’s a slim chance this was missed during a startup closing down, but it’s more likely the device was just stolen
Good to know from someone who works with this kind of stuff. I took the plunge, factory reset the device, and reached the Remote Management screen. I didn’t enroll it, did some research and found a free site for the bypass, and now the Mac is working. The site claims that updates shouldn’t affect it, but I know factory resetting might trigger it again. I’ll try using it for a couple of days and see if any issues come up. Returning it would be the right choice if it’s too morally confusing
That dude won’t be returning anything. There’s nothing wrong with buying something
Possessing stolen goods is a crime in many countries
Jo said:
Hollis said:
Nico said:
Hollis said:
Harlem said:
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
That’s exactly the case. The Mac wasn’t stolen, it seems to have been recycled from another company. I had to use an MDM bypass
As someone who manages Apple devices using MDM for IT clients, I can’t think of a legitimate reason for a company to resell or recycle a device without fully releasing the MDM. It’s very likely that this device is stolen. Keep in mind that there’s no reliable way to bypass the MDM lock—these so-called bypasses are actively targeted by Apple and the lock exists on both firmware and server levels whenever the device interacts with Apple servers.
There’s a slim chance this was missed during a startup closing down, but it’s more likely the device was just stolen
Good to know from someone who works with this kind of stuff. I took the plunge, factory reset the device, and reached the Remote Management screen. I didn’t enroll it, did some research and found a free site for the bypass, and now the Mac is working. The site claims that updates shouldn’t affect it, but I know factory resetting might trigger it again. I’ll try using it for a couple of days and see if any issues come up. Returning it would be the right choice if it’s too morally confusing
That dude won’t be returning anything. There’s nothing wrong with buying something
Possessing stolen goods is a crime in many countries
Knowing possession of stolen goods can lead to charges. If you unknowingly have stolen items, a jury wouldn’t convict you unless you had reasonable suspicions when acquiring it
Peyton said:
Jo said:
Hollis said:
Nico said:
Hollis said:
Harlem said:
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
That’s exactly the case. The Mac wasn’t stolen, it seems to have been recycled from another company. I had to use an MDM bypass
As someone who manages Apple devices using MDM for IT clients, I can’t think of a legitimate reason for a company to resell or recycle a device without fully releasing the MDM. It’s very likely that this device is stolen. Keep in mind that there’s no reliable way to bypass the MDM lock—these so-called bypasses are actively targeted by Apple and the lock exists on both firmware and server levels whenever the device interacts with Apple servers.
There’s a slim chance this was missed during a startup closing down, but it’s more likely the device was just stolen
Good to know from someone who works with this kind of stuff. I took the plunge, factory reset the device, and reached the Remote Management screen. I didn’t enroll it, did some research and found a free site for the bypass, and now the Mac is working. The site claims that updates shouldn’t affect it, but I know factory resetting might trigger it again. I’ll try using it for a couple of days and see if any issues come up. Returning it would be the right choice if it’s too morally confusing
That dude won’t be returning anything. There’s nothing wrong with buying something
Possessing stolen goods is a crime in many countries
Knowing possession of stolen goods can lead to charges. If you unknowingly have stolen items, a jury wouldn’t convict you unless you had reasonable suspicions when acquiring it
True, but possessing stolen goods can still lead to them being taken back without compensation
Hollis said:
Harlem said:
It sounds like this could be an MDM device, which might create problems later if you want to update it. You might want to contact the company to see if they can remove it from their system. If not, I’d suggest returning it
That’s exactly the case. The Mac wasn’t stolen, it seems to have been recycled from another company. I had to use an MDM bypass
As someone who manages Apple devices using MDM for IT clients, I can’t think of a legitimate reason for a company to resell or recycle a device without fully releasing the MDM. It’s very likely that this device is stolen. Keep in mind that there’s no reliable way to bypass the MDM lock—these so-called bypasses are actively targeted by Apple and the lock exists on both firmware and server levels whenever the device interacts with Apple servers.
There’s a slim chance this was missed during a startup closing down, but it’s more likely the device was just stolen
I usually leave all Macs in DEP unless they’re going to charity. That way, if they’re stolen or taken from a recycler, they’d be locked out