What Does iCloud Status Clean Mean & How to Solve

Some people may check the iCloud status after unboxing a second-hand iOS device. Often, they get confused about ther term 'iCloud Status Clean.' In this post, you will understand what iCloud status clean means.

When you're considering buying a second-hand iPhone, there are online tools available that can check your iCloud status. All you need to do is provide the IMEI or serial number of the device. These tools will inform you that the iCloud status is clean, indicating that the iPhone has not been reported as lost or stolen. However, you'll still need to enter the account and password to restore the device.

The Meaning of iCloud Status Clean

iCloud status clean means that your iPhone is linked to an iCloud account, and the Find My feature is on. In this state, you'll need to enter the Apple ID and password to bypass the iCloud activation lock or set up the iPhone/iPad.

If it is a second-hand device, you have to contact the previous owner and ask them to remove the device from the iCloud account remotely, which will turn off the activation lock. What can you do if you forget the Apple ID or can't reach the previous owner? Don't worry! We will go through easy ways to bypass the activation lock when the iCloud status is clean.

How to Check iCloud Status & Find My iPhone of The Device

There are three outcomes of iCloud Status and Find My iPhone:

• Clean & Find My iPhone is On. Clean means the device is lost or stolen, and you have to bypass the activation lock screen.
• Lost & Find My iPhone is On. The iPhone or iPad has been stolen or lost, and users can locate where the device is.
• Clean & Find My iPhone is Off. You can buy this iPhone without any worries, but you still need to check whether the device is linked to an Apple ID or has a passcode.

To Check iCloud Status:

IMEI.info is a website that enables you to check your iCloud status online. All you have to do is enter the IMEI code and tap Check > FMI and Cloud Status. Then, it will generate a report on your iCloud. However, sometimes, you may not get the iCloud check for free; thus, you need to pay for this iCloud status check.

To Check Find My iPhone:

You can visit Settings > User Name > Find My > Find My iPhone. Through Settings, you can easily toggle the FMI feature on/off. If you cannot access Settings on your current device, ifreeicloud.co.uk can help you check the Find My iPhone online.

How to Remove Activation Lock If iCloud Status Clean/Lost

When the device is in iCloud status clean, the Find My iPhone feature is on, and the Activation Lock appears. One way to use the iPhone is to bypass the iCloud lock. If you're struggling with the iCloud status clean, here are three methods for removing the activation lock.

Method 1. Bypass Activation Lock with Third-Party Tool [Recommed]

The most straightforward way to unlock the iCloud lock is to apply professional iPhone unlocking software. EaseUS MobiUnlock can remove the activation locks without an Apple ID. With EaseUS MobiUnlock, you don't need any technical skills to perform this action, and the unlocking process goes smoothly since it has a user-friendly interface.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS MobiUnlock on your computer and connect your iPhone or iPad to the PC. Click "Bypass Activation Lock." Check out the "Term of Use" and click "I Agree" to proceed if you agree with all content.

Step 2. Click "Start" to move to the next step - jailbreack your iPhone or iPad. Click "Jailbreak Tutorial" to see how to jailbreak your Apple device. (Note that if your iPhone is running iOS 15 - iOS 16.4, the EaseUS tool will jailbreak the device automatically.) If you already jailbroke your device, click "Jailbreak Completed" to proceed.

Step 3. Click "Bypass Now," and EaseUS MobiUnlock will start removing Activation Lock from your iPhone or iPad.

Step 4. Wait for the process to complete. After the process, click "OK" to confirm, and you can set up your iPhone or iPad without obstacles. 

Method 2. Remove iCloud Lock with Previous Owner

If you can contact the previous owner, it is easy to remove the iCloud account from your device via iCloud.com. One benefit of this method is that you can delete the account remotely. Thus, the device and the previous owner can be in different places.

Step 1. Go to iCloud.com, and the previous owner should log in to the account.

Step 2. Choose Find My iPhone > All Devices.

• Erase iPhone: the iPhone will be factory reset.
• Remove from Account: the activation lock will be disabled.

Conclusion

This guide explains what iCloud status clean means and how to check the status and remove the activation lock. One thing to remind you is that all the methods are based on third parties; thus, if anything goes wrong, Apple will not be responsible.