Before you sell your iPhone, you must remove your Apple account from your device, which will prevent you from information leaking. If you know the password, the steps are easy. However, if you bought a second-hand iPhone, which the previous owner didn't sign out of his/her Apple ID and you can't get the password either, there are other solutions for you to deal with this situation. Keep reading this post, you could get to know how to remove Apple ID from iPhone with or without password. Meanwhile, a video tutorial is provided to make the steps clearer.
- Part 1. Remove Apple ID from iPhone with Password
- Way 1. Log Out of Apple ID in iTunes & App Store
- Way 2. Sign Out of Apple ID on iPhone
- Way 3. Remove Apple Account on Browser
- Way 4. Remove iPhone from Apple ID via iCloud
- Part 2. Video Tutorial on Removing Apple ID from iPhone without Password
- Part 3. Remove Apple ID from iPhone without Password
- Part 4. How to Delete Apple ID
Part 1. Remove Apple ID from iPhone with Password
Way 1. Log Out of Apple ID in iTunes & App Store
First of all, you need to sign out of your account in iTunes & App Store where your Apple ID could be used to download and purchase apps. Go to Settings, tap your name, find iTunes & App Store, hit your Apple ID bar, and a window pops up with 4 options. Choose View Apple ID and hit the Remove The Device option.
Way 2. Sign Out of Apple ID on iPhone
Cause you know the password of your Apple ID, the easiest method to remove your account could be operated on your iPhone without any other requirements. Head to Settings, tap your Apple ID, scroll down to the bottom, hit the Sign Out option, and enter your password. Here you need to tap the Turn Off button to confirm turning off the Find My feature, and then touch Sign Out. Bear in mind that your previous data will not be synced with your account if you haven't made a backup.
Way 3. Remove Apple Account on Browser
When you don't have your iPhone at hand, you could take advantage of a browser to remove your Apple ID remotely.
- Step 1: Visit appleid.apple.com on any browser and sign in with your account.
- Step 2: Tap Allow option on your iPhone and type into the verification code shown on your iPhone.
- Step 3: Locate the Devices section on the left-sidebar, and select your iPhone.
- Step 4: Hit the "Remove from account" button and click Remove again.
Way 4. Remove iPhone from Apple ID via iCloud
With the enabled Find My feature, you are able to remove your iPhone from your Apple ID on the iCloud website or app, which is equal to remove Apple account from iPhone.
- Step 1: Open the iCloud app on any other Apple devices signed with the same account, or get into the iCloud page on the browser and log into your Apple ID.
- Step 2: On the website, choose your name and click on the Find Devices link. Alternatively, tap Find My on the app.
- Step 3: Choose All Devices and select your iPhone.
- Step 4: Hit the Remove from Account option at the bottom.
Part 2. Video Tutorial on Removing Apple ID from iPhone without Password
All the above methods require your Apple ID and password, but what if you have no way to get them? Watch this video to immediately get the 5 solutions on how to remove Apple ID without password.
Part 3. Remove Apple ID from iPhone without Password
Method 1. Restore iPhone in Recovery Mode
A simple and brutal way to get rid of Apple ID that doesn't belong to you is to restore your iPhone. In this case, your data, including Apple ID, is going to be erased thoroughly.
- Step 1: Connect iPhone to your computer and run iTunes.
- Step 2: Put iPhone into recovery mode by the following guide.
- iPhone 8 and later: press and undo the Volume Up button, press and undo the Volume Down button, long press the Side button and release it when you successfully enter the recovery mode.
- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: press and hold the Side button and the Volume Down button, then undo them until the alert occurs.
- iPhone 6 and earlier: press and hold the Power button and the Home button at the same time, and once a computer image appears, release both buttons.
- Step 3: A prompt will emerge on the screen asking you to restore or update your iPhone. Click the Restore button to start removing Apple ID.
Method 2. Remove Apple ID without Losing Data
Without knowing the password, Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker is capable to help you remove Apple account from your iPhone with no data loss. Actually, more than iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are also compatible with this program. You have no need to worry about security as Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker doesn't require your private information. Further, it assures you a high rate of success along with tech-free steps. Apart from that, it could be used to unlock all kinds of screen locks, Screen Time and MDM restrictions as well.
- Remove the previous owner's Apple ID without losing data
- Unlock screen lock, Screen Time and MDM
- Compatible with iPhone 14 series and iOS 16
- User-friendly steps and high-security factor
Step 1 Plug iPhone into Computer
Install and run Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker, plug your iPhone into computer and choose Unlock Apple ID. Then, click the Start button.
Step 2 Check the Status of Find My
If the Find My feature is turned on, you could go straight to the next step. If not, you will be asked to confirm whether the two-authentication factor and the screen lock are enabled on your iPhone. After the confirmation, you could also move to the next step.
Step 3 Remove Apple ID from iPhone
Click the Download button to get the corresponding firmware package after troubleshooting your device information. And your Apple ID starts to be removed during this procedure.
Part 4. How to Delete Apple ID
In case you are finding a way to permanently delete your account, here are some preconditions you need to satisfy. First, backup your important data; second, check the subscriptions; third, sign out of Apple ID on all devices. Then, follow the steps to complete the deletion.
- Step 1: Go to privacy.apple.com and log into your Apple account.
- Step 2: Select "Request to delete your account" and you will be sent a unique access code.
- Step 3: Contact Apple support within a short period of time if you want to stop the progress. And you could resume using your Apple account after providing the access code.
Conclusion
In this article, you could find some feasible ways to remove your Apple ID from iPhone knowing the password. At the same time, methods to remove Apple account without password are provided in detail. If you don't know how to do it, just watch and follow the video tutorial. The reason why I recommend Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker is because that you could remove Apple ID from iPhone with a few clicks and your data could be reserved well. Further, if you want to delete Apple ID directly, this article lists the operating steps in the end. Hope your problem is resolved after reading this article.
