How to Bypass MacBook ID Activation Lock Using T203 — Latest Repair Solution

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4 min readDec 19, 2022

The system activation interface will show ID activation lock after the MacBook is restored. If you forget your ID account and password, you will not be able to activate the system. BY-T203 Data Assistant can solve this problem perfectly. Here we will share an instruction to remove MacBook ID activation lock using BY-T203.

The T203 device includes two tools, the T203 USB stick and the T203 ROM holder.

T203 U Disk

Activation lock unlocking software is written into T203 U disk, which supports MacBook with USB interface and Type-C interface. It is mainly responsible for reading the serial number and machine code of the machine, and unlocking the activation lock by analyzing the code.

T203 ROM Holder

T203 ROM socket is written with T2 ROM data of special equipment and T2 ROM read-write socket.

The way to MacBook ID activation lock with T203

1. Remove the T2 ROM chip

Shut down the MacBook and remove the motherboard. Repair your computer motherboard on the A1989 Mac Board Repair Fixture.

Find the T2 ROM chip. Remove T2 ROM chip with YIHUA 8858 Soldering Rework Station.

2. Writing Unlock Data

Connect T203 to computer, open “Programmer Software” folder, Begin writing unlock data.

Unplug the T203 and use tweezers to mount the chip to the motherboard. Solder it back to the motherboard with a heat gun.

3. Enter in DFU Mode

Enter MacBook in DFU mode after writing data. Connect your MacBook to another MacBook using a data cable.

Open Apple Configurator. Restore your computer. The lock symbol on the screen indicates that recovery is complete. Long press the start button with one hand. Press the touch panel with your other hand.

Release the power button and then press the power button again. Press Control-Option-Shift-Power button to get the MacBook into DFU mode.

4. Restore the Computer

Plug in the T203 USB to read the MacBook data. The MacBook data is successfully read if the Touch Bar has shown some images.

Bypassing has succeeded, and then click “Cancel”. The device is successfully activated.

5. Reinstall your Computer

Unplug the data cable. Press the power button. The MacBook shows no system. Turn the MacBook off. Press Command-R and enter the system installation interface. Start reinstalling.

Connect the MacBook with power. The ID of the MacBook is successfully removed. The activation has succeeded.

T203 Device Support Models:

1. Applicable to all MacBooks with T2 chips from 2018 to 2020

2. MacBook Pro 13.3/15.4/16 inches: A1989 A1990 A2159 A2141 A2289 A2251

3. MacBook Air 13.3 inches: A1932 A2179

4. Motherboard number corresponding to the machine:A2251 820–01949,A2289 820–01987, A2141 820–01700, A2159 820–01598, A1990 820–01041, A1989 820–00850,A1932 820–01521,A2179 820–01958.

Mainly responsible for reading and writing T2 ROM data and saving T2 ROM unlock files. , the unlock data in T203 ROM can only be used on T203 machine.

According to the above steps, you can unlock your MacBook to activate the system. If you need the above repair tools, please visit our Phonefix website. If you have any questions, please comment in the comment area.

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