Be cautious of "unlocker" software advertised on social media or YouTube. Many of these tools are unreliable or require paid subscriptions without guaranteeing a permanent fix. Factory resetting the device will
Attempting to bypass an Activation Lock is not a risk-free technical exercise.
Apple released iOS 9.3.6 in July 2019 specifically for older, cellular-capable devices to fix a GPS rollover issue that affected location tracking and system time. Because these legacy 32-bit devices cannot update to newer iOS versions, they are permanently locked into this ecosystem.
If you update the iOS or reset the device again, the lock may reappear. Conclusion