and run the "Backup" process again before trying to "Bypass". Verify Device Compatibility: Confirm the device is an iPhone 6s through X and running a supported iOS version (typically iOS 12 through 14.8 , as newer versions may have patched exploits). Check for IC-Info.sisv: Unlike some older tools, newer versions of UnlockTool are designed to generate the IC-Info.sisv
The software is looking for the record in the wrong local folder or the folder was deleted. Troubleshooting Steps Re-attempt Backup: Ensure the device is properly connected in Recovery or DFU mode
Flash the latest compatible iOS firmware using 3uTools or iTunes to start with a completely clean slate. activation record does not exists unlocktool
) required to validate and bypass the iCloud Activation Lock on an iPhone or iPad. Common Causes Missing Backup Files
You reinstalled Windows 10/11 or ran a deep antivirus (like Avast or Malwarebytes) scan. Now UnlockTool fails. Result: Critical license files (e.g., .bin , .key , or registry entries) were deleted because they were false-positive flagged as malware. and run the "Backup" process again before trying to "Bypass"
Samsung and Xiaomi frequently update their security patches. If you are using UnlockTool version 2021 or early 2023, the activation record structure for newer Android 12/13/14 devices may have changed. The tool fails to parse the location of the record.
The error message in UnlockTool generally occurs when the tool cannot find a valid backup or the necessary device identification files (like IC-Info.sisv ) required to bypass activation locks. Common Fixes for This Error Now UnlockTool fails
Antivirus and firewall programs are frequent culprits, as they can block UnlockTool’s connection or quarantine critical files. This issue is so common that users often need to run the tool in an environment without security software.
If a phone previously underwent a hardware repair or a software modification where the Serial Number (SN) or IMEI was changed, it will no longer match the manufacturer's database. UnlockTool will search for a record using the new numbers and find nothing. 2. Baseband or Hardware CPU Issues
There are two ways to resolve this issue depending on the status of your license reset quota.
Because activation structures differ wildly between iOS versions, mismatched backups are the most common culprit.