This method exploits the checkm8 bootrom vulnerability, which ironically works better on A5 chips (iPhone 4s) than newer devices.
Effect of bypass: The activation daemon (activationd) keeps retrying in the background.
Extra quality fix: Use iMazing to disable the com.apple.activationd daemon via a custom ramdisk.
| Feature | Standard DNS Bypass | Extra Quality (This Guide) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Home Screen Access | Limited (Web only) | Full (All apps) | | Camera Usage | No | Yes | | Music Playback (Local) | No | Yes | | App Installation | No (Safari only) | Yes (via Cydia Impactor) | | CarPlay / Dock Mode | No | Yes | | Persistence after Reboot | Requires re-bypass | Mostly persistent (jailbreak required after reboot) | | iMessage / FaceTime | No | Limited (SIM dependent) | iphone 4s activation lock bypass ios 935 extra quality
What does “extra quality” mean in this context? It’s not about screen resolution. It’s about persistence.
The “extra quality” methods leverage a bug in iOS 9’s SpringBoard lockdown state machine—a race condition where the OS checks for a lock file after loading the home screen, giving the exploit just 300ms to delete the file before the OS realizes it shouldn’t be there. The “extra quality” methods leverage a bug in
Highest quality, zero software risk.
If you are the original owner, visit iforgot.apple.com. If you have the original receipt, Apple Support will remove the lock for free. This is the "extra quality" gold standard—full iCloud, App Store, and Find My iPhone functionality restored. iphone 4s activation lock bypass ios 935 extra quality
Skip this if you do not have proof of purchase.