**Using the iOS 8.3 Firmware Temporary Bypass Server**
If you're stuck with an iCloud-activated iPhone that refuses to turn on, don't give up just yet! There's a clever workaround using the iOS 8.3 firmware temporary bypass server that can restore some functionality to your device. This method is unlikely to be patched by Apple, as it was first developed for iOS 7 and has since become a popular hack among iOS enthusiasts.
To get started, navigate to the Settings menu on your iPhone and select Wi-Fi settings. Click on the "Wi-Fi" option and then tap on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen. From there, select "DNS" and remove any existing DNS settings. Next, enter the custom DNS server address: 7.8.1.18.9.1.7.6.0. This will allow you to bypass the iCloud activation lock and access some basic features on your device.
Once you've entered the correct DNS server address, click "Back" and then select "Done". You'll need to wait for about 5 seconds to ensure that the changes take effect. Finally, tap "Activate" and follow the prompts to complete the process.
**Accessing the Custom Server**
If everything goes smoothly, you should now be taken to the custom server interface. This is where things get really interesting! From this menu, you can access a range of features that would normally be unavailable on an iCloud-activated iPhone.
For example, you can view your social media profiles by tapping the "Social" option. You can also access popular streaming services like Netflix and YouTube, as well as listen to music through various online radio stations. Additionally, you can browse the internet using Safari, although it's worth noting that this is not a full-fledged web browser experience.
**Game Access and Video Capabilities**
Another nice feature of the custom server is its game access capabilities. There are several games available for download, including some popular titles like Candy Crush Saga and Puzzle & Dragons. While these games may not run perfectly on an iCloud-activated iPhone, they do provide a fun way to pass the time while you're waiting for Apple to potentially patch this workaround.
In addition to gaming, the custom server also allows you to access video content through various streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. You can even use the camera app to take photos or record videos, although it's worth noting that these features are limited compared to what you'd expect on a fully functional iPhone.
**Conclusion**
While this iOS 8.3 firmware temporary bypass server is unlikely to be patched by Apple, it does provide a fun and functional way to interact with your device while you're stuck in iCloud activation lock limbo. Whether you're an iOS enthusiast or just someone who likes to tinker with their phone, this workaround is definitely worth checking out.
**Important Notes**
Before attempting to use this bypass server, make sure you understand the risks involved. This is not a full-fledged activation lock bypass, and there's no guarantee that it will work on your specific device or firmware version. Additionally, be cautious when downloading apps or accessing online content through this interface, as some may pose security risks.
If you're looking for a more permanent solution to bypass iCloud activation locks, I would advise against attempting any full-fledged hacks or scams. These are often unreliable and can result in serious damage to your device or even loss of data. Instead, stick with tried-and-true methods like this temporary bypass server, which is designed to provide a fun and functional experience while Apple works on patching the underlying issue.
**Technical Details**
This bypass server was first developed for iOS 7 and has since become popular among iOS enthusiasts. It's not officially supported by Apple, but it does demonstrate the ingenuity of the iOS community in finding creative workarounds to seemingly insurmountable problems.
If you're interested in learning more about this hack or others like it, I recommend checking out online forums and communities dedicated to iOS development and hacking. These resources can provide valuable insights and tips for getting the most out of your iPhone, even when it's stuck in iCloud activation lock limbo.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwell it's Oh God is everything Apple Pro here and in this video I'm going to be showing you how to bypass the I was eight point three activation iCloud lock screen so in this video I'm going to help you make use of your phone that you may have been burned on I know a lot of people myself included by phones only to be scammed and in the end you're left with an iCloud lock device which is pretty much worthless the only worth from it is its price in part know this video my goal is to help you guys bring some sort of functionality to those devices be able to use them at least as an iPod you know watch videos browse the Internet do some things that you would be able to with another phone now it sucks I know it happens but with this video at least you'll be able to bring some functionality back now this doesn't work on the latest iOS 8.3 firmware in this video I'll be showing you I am indeed running that version on this device it works on iOS 8.2 8.1 even the new I was 8.4 and of course this does work on all devices it's not strictly limited to iPhones it works on iPods and iPads as well now the only thing you guys do need is an active SIM card not an active doesn't have to be working just has to belong to the carrier your devices from so this is a sprint iPhone I have a sprint SIM card inside that's the only requirement on iPods and iPads obviously you don't need that so I'm going to go ahead and show you how to run this we're going to use a custom DNS server to go ahead and access some parts of the phone we couldn't before and before we get into that I just want to mention one thing this is the updated tutorial for iOS 8.3 however in my previous videos I actually showed you a method to get into the phone and access the actual phone and possibly restore all functionality if you guys want to go ahead and try that out you can go ahead and do that here now the reason you want to do that is maybe your device isn't on the newest 8.3 firmware it's worth giving that video a shot first before coming back to this one anyways let's go ahead and continue alright so this is how you do it I'm going to go ahead and start over over here and go to the very first screen so obviously go through all of these menus right here set it up to wherever you are you want to make sure you do have an active network connection so you do need Wi-Fi not actually on the SIM card but again you do need a SIM card so once you're at this page go ahead and click the home button and select a Wi-Fi settings oops right here alright so in here click on the little right there and you want to go ahead and go to DNS and select all of this and remove that and we're going to go ahead and put in this custom DNS server here it is seven 8.1 code 9.1 7.6 0 now this method I just want to mention it's very unlikely Apple will ever patch I mean it works on pretty much every firmware out or even the older ones in iOS 7 it's really cool so you want to click back and then once you're done that go ahead and select done so we can give it about five seconds here I just want to make sure it loads okay and then go ahead and select activate help now if you get everything right you will see this right here now if you actually are on this page and you can't see the next button that also happens just refresh the page keep clicking on this guy go back forward and eventually you'll click Next then end up here then click activation help and now you guys are inside of the custom server so what is this what can you do from this well it brings back some functionality to your device if we actually go into the menu in here we will be able to see pretty much everything that we do get to do inside of here iCloud locks user chat is where everybody that's locked on an iCloud device can chat and not communicate maybe learn something new and they're in here you can access the camera so if you click on the flashlight I'm going to show you how to do this just click right here I take photo and now you guys are inside of the camera which is cool so it's pretty much just used for flash so through here you can just go to video and enable flash in here it's a long process to use it but it's cool the reason I really like the server is because this guy doesn't make any money he just did this to help people and now you guys have functionality back on your device you can go to social in here access social media all of these pages I get an Instagram not only that I mean it's not limited to easy stuff like that you can access the internet go anywhere from your iCloud lock device you can also view movies videos Netflix everything is accessible from in out of this guy also you can listen to music there's a lot of streaming options in here and applications I mean here there's actually a lot that you can do and again all of this stuff does not currently work on 8.3 however you guys can watch that video I have it down below in the description where you guys can go ahead and access the other video try and crash your device and get into the actual home screen now I understand it's not the same as actually being able to use your device but at least it's something you know you can everything and if you get bored there are some games which work pretty good as well so that's nice to have and just to show you guys I am running the latest iOS 8.3 firmware on my iPhone 6 8.3 and again this does work on the new 8.4 as well which is nice otherwise that's pretty much it guys so I know it's not much but this is a server and it is a temporary bypass for any activation lock device if you guys are hoping for any full bypass I would give up on that it's very unlikely to ever happen because it's it's a server-side lock so no matter what you do you guys will never access your device don't fall for anybody scam this is as close as you guys will get to a full activation lock a bypass hope you guys enjoy this video make your icloud device useful I mean it's better than your sitting there and doing nothing now you can do stuff with it you know it's a little bit of an option right here alright guys so thanks for watching hopefully this helps you and of course if I learn anything new about any activation lock bypasses or glitches I will be sharing that with you I actually been fascinated by glitches where it will allow you to bypass it and go to the home screen I really like those they're fun to do anyways have a great day guys enjoy this temporary bypass peacewell it's Oh God is everything Apple Pro here and in this video I'm going to be showing you how to bypass the I was eight point three activation iCloud lock screen so in this video I'm going to help you make use of your phone that you may have been burned on I know a lot of people myself included by phones only to be scammed and in the end you're left with an iCloud lock device which is pretty much worthless the only worth from it is its price in part know this video my goal is to help you guys bring some sort of functionality to those devices be able to use them at least as an iPod you know watch videos browse the Internet do some things that you would be able to with another phone now it sucks I know it happens but with this video at least you'll be able to bring some functionality back now this doesn't work on the latest iOS 8.3 firmware in this video I'll be showing you I am indeed running that version on this device it works on iOS 8.2 8.1 even the new I was 8.4 and of course this does work on all devices it's not strictly limited to iPhones it works on iPods and iPads as well now the only thing you guys do need is an active SIM card not an active doesn't have to be working just has to belong to the carrier your devices from so this is a sprint iPhone I have a sprint SIM card inside that's the only requirement on iPods and iPads obviously you don't need that so I'm going to go ahead and show you how to run this we're going to use a custom DNS server to go ahead and access some parts of the phone we couldn't before and before we get into that I just want to mention one thing this is the updated tutorial for iOS 8.3 however in my previous videos I actually showed you a method to get into the phone and access the actual phone and possibly restore all functionality if you guys want to go ahead and try that out you can go ahead and do that here now the reason you want to do that is maybe your device isn't on the newest 8.3 firmware it's worth giving that video a shot first before coming back to this one anyways let's go ahead and continue alright so this is how you do it I'm going to go ahead and start over over here and go to the very first screen so obviously go through all of these menus right here set it up to wherever you are you want to make sure you do have an active network connection so you do need Wi-Fi not actually on the SIM card but again you do need a SIM card so once you're at this page go ahead and click the home button and select a Wi-Fi settings oops right here alright so in here click on the little right there and you want to go ahead and go to DNS and select all of this and remove that and we're going to go ahead and put in this custom DNS server here it is seven 8.1 code 9.1 7.6 0 now this method I just want to mention it's very unlikely Apple will ever patch I mean it works on pretty much every firmware out or even the older ones in iOS 7 it's really cool so you want to click back and then once you're done that go ahead and select done so we can give it about five seconds here I just want to make sure it loads okay and then go ahead and select activate help now if you get everything right you will see this right here now if you actually are on this page and you can't see the next button that also happens just refresh the page keep clicking on this guy go back forward and eventually you'll click Next then end up here then click activation help and now you guys are inside of the custom server so what is this what can you do from this well it brings back some functionality to your device if we actually go into the menu in here we will be able to see pretty much everything that we do get to do inside of here iCloud locks user chat is where everybody that's locked on an iCloud device can chat and not communicate maybe learn something new and they're in here you can access the camera so if you click on the flashlight I'm going to show you how to do this just click right here I take photo and now you guys are inside of the camera which is cool so it's pretty much just used for flash so through here you can just go to video and enable flash in here it's a long process to use it but it's cool the reason I really like the server is because this guy doesn't make any money he just did this to help people and now you guys have functionality back on your device you can go to social in here access social media all of these pages I get an Instagram not only that I mean it's not limited to easy stuff like that you can access the internet go anywhere from your iCloud lock device you can also view movies videos Netflix everything is accessible from in out of this guy also you can listen to music there's a lot of streaming options in here and applications I mean here there's actually a lot that you can do and again all of this stuff does not currently work on 8.3 however you guys can watch that video I have it down below in the description where you guys can go ahead and access the other video try and crash your device and get into the actual home screen now I understand it's not the same as actually being able to use your device but at least it's something you know you can everything and if you get bored there are some games which work pretty good as well so that's nice to have and just to show you guys I am running the latest iOS 8.3 firmware on my iPhone 6 8.3 and again this does work on the new 8.4 as well which is nice otherwise that's pretty much it guys so I know it's not much but this is a server and it is a temporary bypass for any activation lock device if you guys are hoping for any full bypass I would give up on that it's very unlikely to ever happen because it's it's a server-side lock so no matter what you do you guys will never access your device don't fall for anybody scam this is as close as you guys will get to a full activation lock a bypass hope you guys enjoy this video make your icloud device useful I mean it's better than your sitting there and doing nothing now you can do stuff with it you know it's a little bit of an option right here alright guys so thanks for watching hopefully this helps you and of course if I learn anything new about any activation lock bypasses or glitches I will be sharing that with you I actually been fascinated by glitches where it will allow you to bypass it and go to the home screen I really like those they're fun to do anyways have a great day guys enjoy this temporary bypass peace\n"
