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0 pointsPrimeMcFly2y ago0 comments

Make it so the main account it belongs to can't be removed/disabled, but can't be used to install new software, and location history can't be disabled.

Give owners a chance to reclaim it, but allow some degree of use over just bricking it.

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newaccount742y ago

I think the main reason for using activation lock is to make stolen products worthless. If there's a way to use stolen devices, then they'll be worthwhile to steal.

PrimeMcFlyOP2y ago

There's a middleground between fully useable and brick though.

Not being able to remove or use the main account and having location history always on would go a long way.

People can be trained not to buy a device where the main account can't be removed or the device can't be factory reset, and having the location unable to be disabled would deter a lot of thieves.

newaccount742y ago

I don't want a middle ground, I want stolen devices to be 100% brick until returned to the owner.

If you want to buy & sell used Macs, you need to check them first to see if they are locked. Just like you'd check if the keys work before buying a used car.

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0 pointsPrimeMcFly2y ago0 comments

Make it so the main account it belongs to can't be removed/disabled, but can't be used to install new software, and location history can't be disabled.

Give owners a chance to reclaim it, but allow some degree of use over just bricking it.

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newaccount742y ago

I think the main reason for using activation lock is to make stolen products worthless. If there's a way to use stolen devices, then they'll be worthwhile to steal.

PrimeMcFlyOP2y ago

There's a middleground between fully useable and brick though.

Not being able to remove or use the main account and having location history always on would go a long way.

People can be trained not to buy a device where the main account can't be removed or the device can't be factory reset, and having the location unable to be disabled would deter a lot of thieves.

newaccount742y ago

I don't want a middle ground, I want stolen devices to be 100% brick until returned to the owner.

If you want to buy & sell used Macs, you need to check them first to see if they are locked. Just like you'd check if the keys work before buying a used car.

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