Comprehensive Guide to Removing Your iCloud Account from Apple Devices
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If you’re selling an Apple device on iOS7 or higher to us, you’ll need to remove your iCloud account before sending it. If you don’t, your payment may be delayed.Removing your iCloud account is quick and easy, and can be completed using your device or via the iCloud website. Just select your device below and follow the simple steps!
iPhone
iPad
iPod
Watch
Macbook
iMac
Method 1
Removing your iCloud account using your device
1. Select ‘Settings’ and tap ‘iCloud’.
2. Click on your name.
3. Click on 'iCloud'.
4. Scroll down and click 'Find My iPhone'.
5. Turn Find My iPhone off.
6. Enter your Apple ID password.
Method 2
Remotely deleting your iCloud account using a computer or laptop
1. Switch off your device.
2. Log into iCloud.com using your Apple ID.
3. Click ‘Find my iPhone’.
4. Select your device from the ‘All Devices’ drop-down menu.
5. Click ‘Remove from Account’.
6. Click ‘Remove’ on the confirmation message.
Method 1
Removing your iCloud account using your iPad
1. Select ‘Settings’ and tap ‘iCloud’.
2. Select ‘Find my iPad’
3. Slide the ‘Find my iPad’ button to off.
4. Enter your password and select ‘Turn Off’.
5. Go back to ‘Settings’ and select ‘General’.
6. Scroll to the bottom and select ‘Reset’.
7. Select ‘Erase All Content and Settings’.
8. Select ‘Erase iPhone’ and enter your Apple ID password.
Method 2
Deleting your iCloud account from a distance using a desktop or laptop computer
1. Switch off your device.
2. Log into iCloud.com using your Apple ID.
3. Click ‘Find my iPhone’.
4. Select your device from the ‘All Devices’ drop-down menu.
5. Click ‘Remove from Account’.
6. Click ‘Remove’ on the confirmation message.
Method 1
Removing your iCloud account using your iPod
1. Select ‘Settings’ and tap ‘iCloud’.
2. Select ‘Find my iPod’.
3. Slide the ‘Find my iPod’ button to off.
4. Enter your password and select ‘Turn Off’.
5. Go back to ‘Settings’ and select ‘General’.
6. Scroll to the bottom and select ‘Reset’.
7. Select ‘Erase All Content and Settings’.
8. Select ‘Erase iPhone’ and enter your Apple ID password.
Method 2
Erasing your iCloud account from afar through your personal computer or notebook
1. Switch off your device.
2. Log into iCloud.com using your Apple ID.
3. Click ‘Find my iPhone’.
4. Select your device from the ‘All Devices’ drop-down menu.
5. Click ‘Remove from Account’.
6. Click ‘Remove’ on the confirmation message.
Method 1
How to remove Activation Lock from your Apple Watch
Please note: If you delete any data manually while signed into iCloud, this will remove the content from your iCloud account and any linked devices.
1. Hold your Apple Watch and iPhone close together
2. Open the ‘Watch’ app on your phone and tap ‘My Watch’
3. Tap ‘Apple Watch’ then select ‘Unpair Apple Watch’
4. Enter your Apple ID password and tap again to confirm.
Method 2
How to remove Activation Lock from your Apple Watch remotely
1. Go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID
2. Open ‘Find My Watch’.
3. Click ‘Find my iPhone’.
4. Go to ‘My Devices’ and select your Apple Watch.
5. Click the ‘Erase Apple Watch’ next to your device.
Method 1
Unlinking iCloud from both MacBook and MacBook Pro
Please note: If you delete any data manually while signed into iCloud, this will remove the content from your iCloud account and any linked devices.
1. Click ‘System Preference’.
2. Select ‘iCloud’.
3. Uncheck the ‘Find My Mac’ checkbox.
4. Sign out of iCloud and enter your Apple ID.
Method 2
Disassociating your iCloud account from a remote location via your PC or laptop
1. Switch off your device.
2. Log into iCloud.com using your Apple ID.
3. Click ‘Find my iPhone’.
4. Select your device from the ‘All Devices’ drop-down menu.
5. Click ‘Remove from Account’.
6. Click ‘Remove’ on the confirmation message.
Method 1
Unlinking iCloud from both iMac
Please note: If you delete any data manually while signed into iCloud, this will remove the content from your iCloud account and any linked devices.
1. Click ‘System Preference’.
2. Select ‘iCloud’.
3. Uncheck the ‘Find My Mac’ checkbox.
4. Sign out of iCloud and enter your Apple ID.
Method 2
Separating iCloud accounts from iMac
1. Switch off your device.
2. Log into iCloud.com using your Apple ID.
3. Click ‘Find my iMac.
4. Select your device from the ‘All Devices’ drop-down menu.
5. Click ‘Remove from Account’.
6. Click ‘Remove’ on the confirmation message.
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