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How to Remove Apple ID From iPhone or iPad

By: Waseem Patwegar

If you are selling or giving away iPhone, you need to make sure that your Apple ID is no longer present on the device. You will find below the steps to completely remove Apple ID from iPhone or iPad.

Remove Apple ID From iPhone and iPad

Remove Apple ID From iPhone and iPad

As you must be aware, your Apple ID is the Email Address that you use to sign-in to Apple Services like App Store, iTunes, iCloud, Find My iPhone and others.

Hence, removing Apple ID from iPhone or iPad is required before giving away or selling your device.

Removing Apple ID from iPhone will not delete your Apple ID, it will only prevent your Apple ID from being used for Apple Services.

If you are trying to remove the Apple ID of a previous owner, you can refer to this guide: iPhone Asking Password For Previous or Unknown Apple ID

1. Remove Apple ID by Erasing iPhone

If you are selling or giving away your device, the easiest way to Remove Apple ID from iPhone is to Erase all the Data on your iPhone.

Before going ahead with this step, you may want to make a Backup of your device to Windows PC or  Mac.

1. Go to Settings > General > Reset

Reset iPhone

2. On the next screen, tap on Erase All Content and Settings option.

Erase All Content and Settings Option on iPhone

3. On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Backup Then Erase option.

This will ensure that you have the latest Backup of your device on iCloud, before it is erased.

2. Remove Apple ID Without Erasing Data

To remove Apple ID from iPhone or iPad without erasing data, you will have to unlink the device from your Apple ID and sign out of Apple ID.

1. Go to Settings > Apple ID Name > iTunes & App Store and tap on your Apple ID.

Apple ID on iTunes and App Store Screen

2. On the pop-up, tap on View Apple ID option.

3. On the next screen, tap on your Apple ID and you will be directed to appleid.apple.com.

Apple ID on Account Screen

4. On the next screen, enter your Apple ID and Password to sign-in.

5. If prompted, answer two security questions.

6. On the next screen, tap on the Devices tab.

Devices Tab on Apple ID Account Screen

7. On Devices screen, select your iPhone > tap on Remove from Account.

Remove iPhone From Apple ID Account

8. After the device is removed, tap on the Back button > scroll down and tap on Sign Out.

Sign Out of Apple ID Account Page

9. Now, go to Settings > Apple ID Name > scroll down and tap on Sign Out.

Sign Out Option in Apple ID Screen on iPhone

10. If Find iPhone is enabled, you will be prompted to enter your Apple ID Password and tap on Turn OFF.

11. On the next pop-up, tap on the Sign Out option located at the top right corner of your screen.

Sign Out of Apple ID on iPhone

12. On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Sign Out option to completely sign-out of Apple ID on your iPhone.

The above steps should completely remove Apple ID from iPhone or iPad.

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