How to Remove Device from Find My iPhone/iPad

Find My iPhone is an essential security feature for users to locate and manage their devices associated with the same iCloud account in the event of loss. It is crucial to understand the process of removing a device from the Find My account if you no longer intend to use it.

This guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to add and remove a device from Find My iPhone/iPad. Additionally, we will present a method to remove a device without a password if you have acquired a used device that has not been removed from Find My.

Part 1. Add and Remove Device from Find My iPhone

1. Add and Remove Device from Find My iPhone in Settings

If you can access the device directly, you can go to Settings to simply add or remove the device from Find My iPhone/iPad. Here are the steps:

Step 1. Go to Settings and tap on [your name].
Step 2. Enter your password, if you're asked to sign in to your Apple ID.
Step 3. Tap on "Find My iPhone" and turn it on/off.

2. Remove Device from Find My iPhone via Find My App on Another iPhone/iPad

You can also use the Find My app on your iPhone/iPad to remove your target device from Find My iPhone. You will get detailed steps here on how to do it with ease.

Step 1. Open the Find My app on your other Apple device.
Step 2. Tap the "Devices" tab at the bottom of the screen to see a list and map of all devices linked to your Apple ID.
Step 3. Select the device you wish to remove from the list.
Step 4. Scroll down and tap on "Remove This Device." You will see a confirmation pop-up explaining that this will allow a new owner to activate the device.
Step 5. Tap "Remove" to confirm. The device will now be unlinked from your account.

3. Remove Device from Find My iPhone via iCloud

With the linked iCloud account and its password, it's feasible to remove your device from Find My iPhone/iPad remotely. Go to iCloud.com and follow the steps:

Step 1. Log in to your Apple ID with the current password.
Step 2. Select Find My iPhone option and tap on the "All Devices" at the top of the screen.
Step 3. Choose the device you want to remove from your account.
Step 4. Tap on "Remove from Account".

4. Remove Device from Find My iPhone on Mac

Another method is removing device from Find My iPhone on Mac, which has slightly different process. If you have a computer running on Mac system, you can follow the below steps:

Step 1. Open the Find My app on your Mac and select the device from the list.
Step 2. Click on the device's information and tap on the "Remove This Device" option.
Step 3. Click on the "Remove" button and confirm to remove your device from account.

Part 2. Remove Device from Find My iPhone Without Password

The methods above help you remove device from Find My iPhone account, before you selling or giving away your device. However, if you forget the password or obtain a device, and you need to remove the device without password, here's an effective tool for you - TunesKit Activation Unlocker.

TunesKit Activation Unlocker is a reliable software developed to bypass the Activation Lock on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This tool offers the ability to turn off Find My without password, and unlock the iPhone in Lost Mode. It has a simple interface for users to bypass the Activation Lock on the iOS device at a high success rate.

Now let's see how TunesKit works for removing device from account without password.

Step 1Connect Your Device

Install the TunesKit Activation Unlocker on your computer. Connect your device to it. Select the Remove Activation Lock option and tap on the Start button.

Step 2Jailbreak Your Device

Jailbreak is an essential part to bypass. Follow the jailbreak tutorial to jailbreak your device. Once the jailbreak process has been finished, reboot your computer.

See more:

Solution 1: How to Jailbreak iOS Device on Mac

Solution 2: How to Jailbreak iOS Device on Windows

Step 3Remove Your Device from Find My iPhone/iPad

After your iPhone is jailbroken, you can click the Start to Remove buttton to continue. Then, the Activation Lock on your device can be bypassed and your device will be removed from Find My iPhone/iPad at the same time.

Part 3. FAQs about Find My iPhone and Activation Lock

Part 4. Conclusion

This guide shares solutions to remove devices from Find My iPhone/iPad. If you forget your password, try TunesKit Activation Unlocker to deal with the Activation Lock. This revised post is intended to provide assistance to a wider range of users. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to leave your comments below.