Activation - Revision history

Rudxain: link Forced account

2026-03-16T10:05:48Z

link Forced account

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	Online activation, also known as cloud-based activation, is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:		Online activation, also known as cloud-based activation, is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:

	*Some operating systems such as iOS and Windows 11 require registering an account with the device vendor to be set up before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Edwards \|first=Benj \|date=2021-07-08 \|title=FYI: Windows 11 Home Will Require a Microsoft Account For Initial Setup \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202070328/https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=How-To Geek}}</ref>		*Some operating systems such as iOS and Windows 11 [[Forced account\|require registering an account]] with the device vendor to be set up before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Edwards \|first=Benj \|date=2021-07-08 \|title=FYI: Windows 11 Home Will Require a Microsoft Account For Initial Setup \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202070328/https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=How-To Geek}}</ref>
	*[[Xiaomi]] requires registering an account to be able to [[Bootloader_unlocking\|unlock the bootloader]].<ref name="xiaomi">{{Cite web \|last=Paul \|first=J C \|date=2022-08-20 \|title=Complete Guide to Unlocking the Bootloader: Announcement, Troubleshoot and Tips \|url=https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250730161839/https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|archive-date=2025-07-30 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=Xiaomi Community}}</ref>		*[[Xiaomi]] requires registering an account to be able to [[Bootloader_unlocking\|unlock the bootloader]].<ref name="xiaomi">{{Cite web \|last=Paul \|first=J C \|date=2022-08-20 \|title=Complete Guide to Unlocking the Bootloader: Announcement, Troubleshoot and Tips \|url=https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250730161839/https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|archive-date=2025-07-30 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=Xiaomi Community}}</ref>
	*Some [[DJI]] drones and [[Insta360]] cameras require to be linked to a smartphone before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Activating Your Drone \|url=https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=pap \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202071212/https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=paper \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=DJI Help Center}}</ref><ref name="Insta360">{{Cite web \|last=Rossman \|first=Louis \|date=2025-08-16 \|title=Insta360 camera locks you out 'to protect your consumer rights' - corporate gaslighting \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|archive-date=2025-08-16 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=YouTube}}</ref>		*Some [[DJI]] drones and [[Insta360]] cameras require to be linked to a smartphone before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Activating Your Drone \|url=https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=pap \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202071212/https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=paper \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=DJI Help Center}}</ref><ref name="Insta360">{{Cite web \|last=Rossman \|first=Louis \|date=2025-08-16 \|title=Insta360 camera locks you out 'to protect your consumer rights' - corporate gaslighting \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|archive-date=2025-08-16 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=YouTube}}</ref>

Evolek: I added a citation for the claim about product activation via telephone or internet and deleted the citation needed tag.

2026-03-07T21:28:00Z

I added a citation for the claim about product activation via telephone or internet and deleted the citation needed tag.

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	Activation is a license or service validation procedure. It may involve sending information about a device, a license or a licensee to a service provider, and receiving some information that is entered into the device.		Activation is a license or service validation procedure. It may involve sending information about a device, a license or a licensee to a service provider, and receiving some information that is entered into the device.

	For example, [[Microsoft Windows]] version 7 and later would collect information about a computer when they were installed. They create a [[Device fingerprint\|fingerprint]] of the hardware, and generate a code based on that. Function was limited until the program was activated. One could activate it by telephoning the manufacturer, reading the code, and getting a code in return to enter in to the program. Activation could also be done online{{~~Citation needed~~\|~~reason~~=}}.		For example, [[Microsoft Windows]] version 7 and later would collect information about a computer when they were installed. They create a [[Device fingerprint\|fingerprint]] of the hardware, and generate a code based on that. Function was limited until the program was activated. One could activate it by telephoning the manufacturer, reading the code, and getting a code in return to enter in to the program. Activation could also be done online<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2026-03-07 \|title=Product activation for Windows - online & Microsoft Support Product Activation Portal \|url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/product-activation-for-windows-online-microsoft-support-product-activation-portal-35f6a805-1259-88b4-f5e9-b52cccef91a0 \|access-date=2026-03-07 \|website=Microsoft Support}}</ref>.

	Online activation, also known as cloud-based activation, is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:		Online activation, also known as cloud-based activation, is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:

Rudxain: link MS Windows

2026-02-23T22:59:48Z

link MS Windows

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	Activation is a license or service validation procedure. It may involve sending information about a device, a license or a licensee to a service provider, and receiving some information that is entered into the device.		Activation is a license or service validation procedure. It may involve sending information about a device, a license or a licensee to a service provider, and receiving some information that is entered into the device.

	For example, Microsoft Windows version 7 and later would collect information about a computer when they were installed. They create a [[Device fingerprint\|fingerprint]] of the hardware, and generate a code based on that. Function was limited until the program was activated. One could activate it by telephoning the manufacturer, reading the code, and getting a code in return to enter in to the program. Activation could also be done online{{Citation needed\|reason=}}.		For example, [[Microsoft Windows]] version 7 and later would collect information about a computer when they were installed. They create a [[Device fingerprint\|fingerprint]] of the hardware, and generate a code based on that. Function was limited until the program was activated. One could activate it by telephoning the manufacturer, reading the code, and getting a code in return to enter in to the program. Activation could also be done online{{Citation needed\|reason=}}.

	Online activation, also known as cloud-based activation, is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:		Online activation, also known as cloud-based activation, is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:

Rudxain: link Bootloader_unlocking

2026-02-23T21:07:55Z

link Bootloader_unlocking

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	*Some operating systems such as iOS and Windows 11 require registering an account with the device vendor to be set up before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Edwards \|first=Benj \|date=2021-07-08 \|title=FYI: Windows 11 Home Will Require a Microsoft Account For Initial Setup \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202070328/https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=How-To Geek}}</ref>		*Some operating systems such as iOS and Windows 11 require registering an account with the device vendor to be set up before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Edwards \|first=Benj \|date=2021-07-08 \|title=FYI: Windows 11 Home Will Require a Microsoft Account For Initial Setup \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202070328/https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=How-To Geek}}</ref>
	*[[Xiaomi]] requires registering an account to be able to unlock the bootloader.<ref name="xiaomi">{{Cite web \|last=Paul \|first=J C \|date=2022-08-20 \|title=Complete Guide to Unlocking the Bootloader: Announcement, Troubleshoot and Tips \|url=https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250730161839/https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|archive-date=2025-07-30 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=Xiaomi Community}}</ref>		*[[Xiaomi]] requires registering an account to be able to [[Bootloader_unlocking\|unlock the bootloader]].<ref name="xiaomi">{{Cite web \|last=Paul \|first=J C \|date=2022-08-20 \|title=Complete Guide to Unlocking the Bootloader: Announcement, Troubleshoot and Tips \|url=https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250730161839/https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|archive-date=2025-07-30 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=Xiaomi Community}}</ref>
	*Some [[DJI]] drones and [[Insta360]] cameras require to be linked to a smartphone before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Activating Your Drone \|url=https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=pap \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202071212/https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=paper \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=DJI Help Center}}</ref><ref name="Insta360">{{Cite web \|last=Rossman \|first=Louis \|date=2025-08-16 \|title=Insta360 camera locks you out 'to protect your consumer rights' - corporate gaslighting \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|archive-date=2025-08-16 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=YouTube}}</ref>		*Some [[DJI]] drones and [[Insta360]] cameras require to be linked to a smartphone before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Activating Your Drone \|url=https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=pap \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202071212/https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=paper \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=DJI Help Center}}</ref><ref name="Insta360">{{Cite web \|last=Rossman \|first=Louis \|date=2025-08-16 \|title=Insta360 camera locks you out 'to protect your consumer rights' - corporate gaslighting \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|archive-date=2025-08-16 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=YouTube}}</ref>

Zerosugar: citations fixed :p

2026-02-02T07:21:26Z

citations fixed :p

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	Online activation, also known as cloud-based activation, is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:		Online activation, also known as cloud-based activation, is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:

	*Some operating systems such as iOS and Windows 11 require registering an account with the device vendor to be set up before first use.<ref>[https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ ~~FYI~~: ~~Windows~~ 11 ~~Home Will Require~~ a ~~Microsoft Account For Initial Setup]~~ - ~~Benj Edwards~~</ref>		*Some operating systems such as iOS and Windows 11 require registering an account with the device vendor to be set up before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Edwards \|first=Benj \|date=2021-07-08 \|title=FYI: Windows 11 Home Will Require a Microsoft Account For Initial Setup \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202070328/https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=How-To Geek}}</ref>
	*[[Xiaomi]] requires registering an account to be able to unlock the bootloader.<ref name="xiaomi">[https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 ~~Complete Guide to Unlocking the Bootloader~~: ~~Announcement, Troubleshoot and Tips \|~~ Xiaomi Community]</ref>		*[[Xiaomi]] requires registering an account to be able to unlock the bootloader.<ref name="xiaomi">{{Cite web \|last=Paul \|first=J C \|date=2022-08-20 \|title=Complete Guide to Unlocking the Bootloader: Announcement, Troubleshoot and Tips \|url=https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250730161839/https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|archive-date=2025-07-30 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=Xiaomi Community}}</ref>
	*Some [[DJI]] drones and [[Insta360]] cameras require to be linked to a smartphone before first use.<ref>[https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=paper ~~Activating Your Drone]~~ - DJI ~~support~~</ref><ref name="Insta360">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ ~~Insta360 camera locks you out "to protect your consumer rights"~~ - ~~corporate gaslighting]~~ - ~~Louis Rossmann~~</ref>		*Some [[DJI]] drones and [[Insta360]] cameras require to be linked to a smartphone before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Activating Your Drone \|url=https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=pap \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202071212/https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=paper \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=DJI Help Center}}</ref><ref name="Insta360">{{Cite web \|last=Rossman \|first=Louis \|date=2025-08-16 \|title=Insta360 camera locks you out 'to protect your consumer rights' - corporate gaslighting \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|archive-date=2025-08-16 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=YouTube}}</ref>

	==Disadvantages==		==Disadvantages==
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	For online activation it can be unsafe to connect a device to a network before it has the latest security updates. However, getting and installing the latest security updates can be difficult without a fully functioning device. For example with Windows, if you have a computer with a functional current version of Windows you can download security updates for offline installation. They make this very difficult for those who do not yet have Windows.		For online activation it can be unsafe to connect a device to a network before it has the latest security updates. However, getting and installing the latest security updates can be difficult without a fully functioning device. For example with Windows, if you have a computer with a functional current version of Windows you can download security updates for offline installation. They make this very difficult for those who do not yet have Windows.

	Given that services shut down all the time, activation services can be lost, leaving the user with an unusable product.<ref>[https://karl-voit.at/cloud/ ~~You Can't Control Your Data in the Cloud]~~ - ~~Karl~~ Voit</ref> When the manufacturer regards the product as reaching end of life, they may stop providing activations. However some products may be in service for decades after the manufacturer ceases support. Specialized or orphaned devices may only work with particular versions of software, it may be impossible or impractical to replace the device.{{Citation needed\|reason=This is not a theme article}}		Given that services shut down all the time, activation services can be lost, leaving the user with an unusable product.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Voit \|first=Karl \|date=2016-11-12 \|title=You Can't Control Your Data in the Cloud \|url=https://karl-voit.at/cloud/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202071758/https://karl-voit.at/cloud/ \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=Public Voit}}</ref> When the manufacturer regards the product as reaching end of life, they may stop providing activations. However some products may be in service for decades after the manufacturer ceases support. Specialized or orphaned devices may only work with particular versions of software, it may be impossible or impractical to replace the device.{{Citation needed\|reason=This is not a theme article}}

	Some places in the world have limited Internet access. This can cause difficulties when activating{{Citation needed\|reason=Improvised reasoning}}.		Some places in the world have limited Internet access. This can cause difficulties when activating{{Citation needed\|reason=Improvised reasoning}}.

Reform: 1: Double spaces have been removed. 2: Several citation needed templates have been inserted. 3: Bold text has been undone according to style guide.

2025-11-21T20:17:08Z

1: Double spaces have been removed. 2: Several citation needed templates have been inserted. 3: Bold text has been undone according to style guide.

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	~~'''~~Activation~~'''~~ is a license or service validation procedure. It may involve sending information about a device, a license or a licensee to a service provider, and receiving some information that is entered into the device.		Activation is a license or service validation procedure. It may involve sending information about a device, a license or a licensee to a service provider, and receiving some information that is entered into the device.

	For example, Microsoft Windows version 7 and later would collect information about a computer when they were installed. They create a [[Device fingerprint\|fingerprint]] of the hardware, and generate a code based on that. Function was limited until the program was activated. One could activate it by telephoning the manufacturer, reading the code, and getting a code in return to enter in to the program. Activation could also be done online.		For example, Microsoft Windows version 7 and later would collect information about a computer when they were installed. They create a [[Device fingerprint\|fingerprint]] of the hardware, and generate a code based on that. Function was limited until the program was activated. One could activate it by telephoning the manufacturer, reading the code, and getting a code in return to enter in to the program. Activation could also be done online{{Citation needed\|reason=}}.

	~~'''~~Online activation~~'''~~, also known as ~~'''~~cloud-based activation~~'''~~, is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:		Online activation, also known as cloud-based activation, is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:

	*Some operating systems such as iOS and Windows 11 require registering an account with the device vendor to be set up before first use.<ref>[https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ FYI: Windows 11 Home Will Require a Microsoft Account For Initial Setup] - Benj Edwards</ref>		*Some operating systems such as iOS and Windows 11 require registering an account with the device vendor to be set up before first use.<ref>[https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ FYI: Windows 11 Home Will Require a Microsoft Account For Initial Setup] - Benj Edwards</ref>
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	==Disadvantages==		==Disadvantages==
	In order to use a purchased product, users must share their personal data with the manufacturer.		In order to use a purchased product, users must share their personal data with the manufacturer{{Citation needed\|reason=Unverified statement}}.

	For online activation ~~- It~~ can be unsafe to connect a device to a network before it has the latest security updates. However, getting and installing the latest security updates can be difficult without a fully functioning device. (For example with Windows, if you have a computer with a functional current version of Windows you can download security updates for offline installation. They make this very difficult for those who do not yet have Windows.)		For online activation it can be unsafe to connect a device to a network before it has the latest security updates. However, getting and installing the latest security updates can be difficult without a fully functioning device. For example with Windows, if you have a computer with a functional current version of Windows you can download security updates for offline installation. They make this very difficult for those who do not yet have Windows.

	Given that services shut down all the time, activation services can be lost, leaving the user with an unusable product.<ref>[https://karl-voit.at/cloud/ You Can't Control Your Data in the Cloud] - Karl Voit</ref> When the manufacturer regards the product as reaching end of life, they may stop providing activations. However some products may be in service for decades after the manufacturer ceases support. Specialized or orphaned devices may only work with particular versions of software, it may be impossible or impractical to replace the device.		Given that services shut down all the time, activation services can be lost, leaving the user with an unusable product.<ref>[https://karl-voit.at/cloud/ You Can't Control Your Data in the Cloud] - Karl Voit</ref> When the manufacturer regards the product as reaching end of life, they may stop providing activations. However some products may be in service for decades after the manufacturer ceases support. Specialized or orphaned devices may only work with particular versions of software, it may be impossible or impractical to replace the device.{{Citation needed\|reason=This is not a theme article}}

	Some places in the world have limited Internet access. This can cause difficulties when activating.		Some places in the world have limited Internet access. This can cause difficulties when activating{{Citation needed\|reason=Improvised reasoning}}.

	Providers can limit activations or arbitrarily revoke access. For example, Xiaomi only allows one bootloader unlock per person per 30 days and four phones per year, in addition to a week-long delay after purchase.<ref name="xiaomi" /><ref name="Insta360" />		Providers can limit activations or arbitrarily revoke access. For example, Xiaomi only allows one bootloader unlock per person per 30 days and four phones per year, in addition to a week-long delay after purchase.<ref name="xiaomi" /><ref name="Insta360" />

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: ‘could use expansion’ Thanks Sherlock for the info, I didn't know that! I wish the incomplete notice made that clear by itself! Such a good idea to have on it, almost as if it is!

2025-11-14T16:12:26Z

‘could use expansion’ Thanks Sherlock for the info, I didn't know that! I wish the incomplete notice made that clear by itself! Such a good idea to have on it, almost as if it is!

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	'''Activation''' is a license or service validation procedure. It may involve sending information about a device, a license or a licensee to a service provider, and receiving some information that is entered into the device.		'''Activation''' is a license or service validation procedure. It may involve sending information about a device, a license or a licensee to a service provider, and receiving some information that is entered into the device.

Rudxain: link fingerprint

2025-11-14T14:59:50Z

link fingerprint

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	'''Activation''' is a license or service validation procedure. It may involve sending information about a device, a license or a licensee to a service provider, and receiving some information that is entered into the device.		'''Activation''' is a license or service validation procedure. It may involve sending information about a device, a license or a licensee to a service provider, and receiving some information that is entered into the device.

	For example, Microsoft Windows version 7 and later would collect information about a computer when they were installed. They create a fingerprint of the hardware, and generate a code based on that. Function was limited until the program was activated. One could activate it by telephoning the manufacturer, reading the code, and getting a code in return to enter in to the program. Activation could also be done online.		For example, Microsoft Windows version 7 and later would collect information about a computer when they were installed. They create a [[Device fingerprint\|fingerprint]] of the hardware, and generate a code based on that. Function was limited until the program was activated. One could activate it by telephoning the manufacturer, reading the code, and getting a code in return to enter in to the program. Activation could also be done online.

	'''Online activation''', also known as '''cloud-based activation''', is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:		'''Online activation''', also known as '''cloud-based activation''', is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:

Drakeula: Cover activation in general, not just online. Expanded example. Issues with end of life.

2025-09-21T22:57:28Z

Cover activation in general, not just online. Expanded example. Issues with end of life.

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			'''Activation''' is a license or service validation procedure. It may involve sending information about a device, a license or a licensee to a service provider, and receiving some information that is entered into the device.

			For example, Microsoft Windows version 7 and later would collect information about a computer when they were installed. They create a fingerprint of the hardware, and generate a code based on that. Function was limited until the program was activated. One could activate it by telephoning the manufacturer, reading the code, and getting a code in return to enter in to the program. Activation could also be done online.

	'''Online activation''', also known as '''cloud-based activation''', is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:		'''Online activation''', also known as '''cloud-based activation''', is the requirement to connect to the Internet before activating a product or software that the end user paid for. Examples include:
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	In order to use a purchased product, users must share their personal data with the manufacturer.		In order to use a purchased product, users must share their personal data with the manufacturer.

	Given that ~~online~~ services shut down all the time, activation services can be lost, leaving the user with an ~~unuseable~~ product.<ref>[https://karl-voit.at/cloud/ You Can't Control Your Data in the Cloud] - Karl Voit</ref>		For online activation - It can be unsafe to connect a device to a network before it has the latest security updates. However, getting and installing the latest security updates can be difficult without a fully functioning device. (For example with Windows, if you have a computer with a functional current version of Windows you can download security updates for offline installation. They make this very difficult for those who do not yet have Windows.)

			Given that services shut down all the time, activation services can be lost, leaving the user with an unusable product.<ref>[https://karl-voit.at/cloud/ You Can't Control Your Data in the Cloud] - Karl Voit</ref> When the manufacturer regards the product as reaching end of life, they may stop providing activations. However some products may be in service for decades after the manufacturer ceases support. Specialized or orphaned devices may only work with particular versions of software, it may be impossible or impractical to replace the device.

	Some places in the world have limited Internet access. This can cause difficulties when activating.		Some places in the world have limited Internet access. This can cause difficulties when activating.

	Providers can limit activations or arbitrarily revoke access. For example, Xiaomi only allows one bootloader unlock per person per 30 days and four phones per year, in addition to a week-long delay after purchase.<ref name="xiaomi" /><ref name="Insta360" />		Providers can limit activations or arbitrarily revoke access. For example, Xiaomi only allows one bootloader unlock per person per 30 days and four phones per year, in addition to a week-long delay after purchase.<ref name="xiaomi" /><ref name="Insta360" />


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	*Some operating systems such as iOS and Windows 11 require registering an account with the device vendor to be set up before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Edwards \|first=Benj \|date=2021-07-08 \|title=FYI: Windows 11 Home Will Require a Microsoft Account For Initial Setup \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202070328/https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=How-To Geek}}</ref>		*Some operating systems such as iOS and Windows 11 require registering an account with the device vendor to be set up before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Edwards \|first=Benj \|date=2021-07-08 \|title=FYI: Windows 11 Home Will Require a Microsoft Account For Initial Setup \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202070328/https://www.howtogeek.com/739837/fyi-windows-11-home-will-require-a-microsoft-account-for-initial-setup/ \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=How-To Geek}}</ref>
	*[[Xiaomi]] requires registering an account to be able to unlock the bootloader.<ref name="xiaomi">{{Cite web \|last=Paul \|first=J C \|date=2022-08-20 \|title=Complete Guide to Unlocking the Bootloader: Announcement, Troubleshoot and Tips \|url=https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250730161839/https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|archive-date=2025-07-30 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=Xiaomi Community}}</ref>		*[[Xiaomi]] requires registering an account to be able to [[Bootloader_unlocking\|unlock the bootloader]].<ref name="xiaomi">{{Cite web \|last=Paul \|first=J C \|date=2022-08-20 \|title=Complete Guide to Unlocking the Bootloader: Announcement, Troubleshoot and Tips \|url=https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250730161839/https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245 \|archive-date=2025-07-30 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=Xiaomi Community}}</ref>
	*Some [[DJI]] drones and [[Insta360]] cameras require to be linked to a smartphone before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Activating Your Drone \|url=https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=pap \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202071212/https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=paper \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=DJI Help Center}}</ref><ref name="Insta360">{{Cite web \|last=Rossman \|first=Louis \|date=2025-08-16 \|title=Insta360 camera locks you out 'to protect your consumer rights' - corporate gaslighting \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|archive-date=2025-08-16 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=YouTube}}</ref>		*Some [[DJI]] drones and [[Insta360]] cameras require to be linked to a smartphone before first use.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Activating Your Drone \|url=https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=pap \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202071212/https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006736&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en&documentType=artical&paperDocType=paper \|archive-date=2026-02-02 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=DJI Help Center}}</ref><ref name="Insta360">{{Cite web \|last=Rossman \|first=Louis \|date=2025-08-16 \|title=Insta360 camera locks you out 'to protect your consumer rights' - corporate gaslighting \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Lgh8e0dW0eQ \|archive-date=2025-08-16 \|access-date=2026-02-02 \|website=YouTube}}</ref>