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JamF Now - wiped device but it won't accept activation lock code

  • July 30, 2026
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shayd-IAI
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Trying to offboard a business org user who is keeping their laptop but it has to be wiped. However it is not accepting the activation unlock code.

Steps taken: 

1 - device was locked from jamf now
2 - device was erased by sending “Erase device” command from jamf now.

3 - Unlock code was provided to user to unlock. It failed. 
4 - Tried to use activation unlock from Apple Business Manager. ABM now says the activation lock disabled, but device still shows activation lock screen. 

What else can I try as the MDM admin/ABM contact?

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_Daley
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  • July 31, 2026

Might just be an issue with the device not recieving the unlock from ABM. Could try connecting it with a usb-c > ehternet dongle

 

 


shayd-IAI
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  • July 31, 2026

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately we all work remote, so doing this will take some planning.