iCloud
is an incredibly convenient and helpful tool to have on your iPhone when you’re
using it. The cloud service offers remote storage for iPhone users, backing up
everything on the device from pictures, videos, apps, and other data safely and
securely. iCloud can even help you find your phone if you lose it, but once you
decide it’s time to sell your old iPhone, it’s essential to remove your iCloud
account from your phone.
Why Should
I Remove iCloud From my iPhone?
Your
iCloud account will likely hold a lot of personal information about you, here
are just a few of the things that are backed up to your iCloud account, maybe
even without you realising:
- iMessage,
SMS and MMS messages
- Photos
and videos on your iPhone and any other Apple devices linked to the iCloud
account (iPad, Apple Watch, for example)
- Purchase
history for Apple services
- Contacts,
calenders
- Device
settings
- Files
and folders saved to the iCloud Drive
There
will be quite a bit of personal information in there, and whilst iCloud offers
a seamless and incredibly convenient service, you don’t want that information
ending up in the hands of someone you don’t know.
Your
iPhone is connected to your iCloud account, so you need to disconnect the two
to prevent anyone from accessing your account and allowing the new owner to
connect their own iCloud account. So if it’s time to sell your iPhone 13, sell
your iPhone 12, or any other model of iPhone, then it’s also time to find out
how to remove an iCloud account from an iPhone to make sure your personal
information is protected.
It’s
also important to wipe an iPhone that’s ready to sell and remove your iCloud
account, as it will speed up selling your iPhone to a phone recycling company
like Mazuma Mobile. Your iCloud account is password protected and only
accessible by the owner, so if you send your phone to us still with your iCloud
account intact, we won’t be able to complete the work on our end without
contacting you first.
What
to Do Before Removing iCloud from an iPhone
Before
you remove your iCloud account from your iPhone, you’ll want to back up your
data one last time. Remember, you’re not deleting your iCloud account; you’re
simply detaching it from your device so it can’t be accessed by anyone that
isn’t you. You’ll still be able to access everything once you register your
iCloud account on a new iPhone.
To
back up your iPhone, navigate to Settings
> User Profile. At this point, you’ll need to enter your Apple ID password. If
you don’t know your password, the best thing to do is visit the Apple support
website and follow the instructions. Once you’re in, select iCloud > iCloud Backup > Back Up
Now.
Once you’re all backed up and ready to sell, it’s time to remove iCloud from your phone.
How
to Remove iCloud from iPhone
Providing
you have your Apple ID password, there are two quick and easy ways to remove
iCloud from your iPhone. First, let’s look at removing iCloud directly from
your device.
Remove
iCloud Using Your iPhone (iOS 10.3 or Later)
Navigate
to Settings > User
Profile and enter your Apple
ID password. Scroll down to Sign Out (this will be at the bottom of
the screen). You’ll be prompted to enter your password again, then select Turn Off. Read any
information that pops up carefully, and when you’re ready, hit Sign Out.
Remove
iCloud Using Your iPhone (iOS 10.2 or Earlier)
Navigate
to Settings > iCloud
> Sign Out. Select Sign
Out again, then Delete
from My Device and enter your Apple ID Password.
Let’s
say you’ve not got your phone to hand, or it’s damaged to the point where it’s
not possible to navigate to the settings on the device. Don’t worry; you can
still remove your iCloud account remotely using either another device or a
computer.
Remove
iCloud Remotely
Go to iCloud.com and sign in using your Apple ID. Navigate to Find My iPhone > All Devices and select the iPhone you wish to remove from your iCloud account. Select Erase iPhone > Next, and keep going until you get to Remove from Account – now you’re all done!
Remove
iCloud from iPhone Without a Password
If
you’ve forgotten your Apple ID password, there are still solutions for removing
your iCloud account from your account. However, many of these solutions involve
using third-party software that you may not feel comfortable doing or run the
risk of downloading software from an untrustworthy source.
In
this situation, the best thing to try first is to recover or reset your
password through Apple Support. This way, you’ll be dealing directly with
Apple, and the risk of something going wrong is removed. If you don’t have any
joy, we recommend taking your phone to a professional and trusted repair shop
or an Apple Store.
Once you’ve completed the above steps, head over to Sell my iPhone and follow the instructions to find out how much you could get for your old device
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