When UnlockTool displays it usually means one of the following:
UnlockTool requires precise communication with the device hardware.
The physical hardware chip responsible for network connectivity is broken or loose.
The error in UnlockTool primarily occurs during Apple iOS bypass or RAMdisk operations when the software fails to locate or generate the mandatory cryptographic activation files required to validate the device with Apple servers. This technical error stops the unlocking process completely, usually leaving iPhones or iPads stuck on the setup screen or activation lock window.
: The device is on the "Hello" screen without a valid activation record saved on the server or locally.
Try the following solutions in order to successfully bypass the error and complete the activation process. Method 1: Re-verify iOS Versions and Generate the Files
Use UnlockTool to back up the activation records properly. Check your tool’s save directory to ensure activation_record.plist and IC-Info.sisv are physically present.
This error is most commonly seen when using (often stylized as UnlockTool or UT ), a popular third-party software for servicing Qualcomm, MediaTek, Exynos, and Spreadtrum devices.
: UnlockTool's servers may not have a record for that specific Serial Number (SN) or IMEI if it hasn't been "read" by the tool correctly first.
Note: This often results in "No Signal" (no SIM card support) unless the device is a specific model with a MEID/GSM bypass license.
Samsung A12 (SM-A125F) running Android 13. UnlockTool v2024.10.5.0 shows "Activation record does not exists" during FRP bypass.
An activation record is a unique file or digital token stored on a smartphone's secure partition and verified by the manufacturer's official servers (such as Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, or Oppo). It contains: The device IMEI or Serial Number. Hardware configuration data.
. This usually happens because a previous backup attempt failed or the device was restored without first saving the activation data. Common Causes Incomplete Backup: