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All Apple user know that iCloud account is necessary for using their iPhone/iPad, so, what to do if you forget the iCloud password?
Part 1: How to Delete iCloud Account from Setting
If forget the iCloud password and want to reset your iCloud account without entering the password, here is the guide.
Step 2: When you are prompted to put a password, type in a random number in its place.
Step 3: Press ‘Done’ and iCloud will tell you that the password is incorrect.
Step 4: Tap on OK and then Cancel.
Step 5: You will be taken to the iCloud page again. Once more, press Account, erase the description and tap on ‘DONE.'
Step 6: It will take you back to the main iCloud page without the option of a password. The “find my iPhone” feature will be turned off. Scroll down and press delete.
2 Reset iPhone without iCloud Password using Third-party Tool
Conversely, you can also use iMyFone Umate Pro or iMyFone Umate Pro for Mac to erase some or all of your iOS data, even completelt reset your iPhone, to avoid privacy leak. The steps are shown below:
Note: For resetting iPhone without icloud password, firstly, you should make sure that "Find my iPhone" is turned off.
Step 1. Download the program on your computer and run it, then connect your device to the computer.
Step 2. Pick the erasing feature that is best suited to your needs. There are 4 erasing modes: erase all data, erase private data, erase previously deleted files, erase private fragments. To completely reset iPhone, you should choose "Erase All Data".
Step 3. Confirm the removal to finsh the erasure.
One of the major importance of iOS permanent erasure is to ensure that your data cannot be retrieved by wrong hands. The data erased by Umate Pro cannot be recovered, even with the most modern data recovery tool!
Part 2: Reset iCloud without Password: Recover iCloud password with ‘My Apple ID'
If you've forgotten your iCloud password, you can make use of Apple's "My Apple ID" service to recover it.
To do this, follow the simple steps below:
Step 2: Click on Forgot ID or password, fill in your Apple ID and click next.
You can use email authentication to confirm your identity to Apple as it is easier. Apple will then send an email to the backup account it has on record.
Step 3: Check your email accounts to see if the email has come.
Step 4: Once you've received the email with the message 'How to Reset Your Apple ID Password,' Click the Reset Now link in the email and follow the instructions.
Part 3: How to Create a New iCloud Account
It’s also easy to create a new iCloud account:
Step 2: Proceed to tap on ‘Create a new Apple ID’ button at the bottom of the page.
Step 3: Enter your date of birth and tap on the ‘Next’ button on the right side of the page.
Step 4: Enter you first and last name and then your email address in the ‘Email’ input field.
Step 5: Proceed to create and verify a password and then tap ‘Next’ in the upper right corner.
Step 6: Provide answers to the three security questions and tap ‘Next.' Enter an optional rescue email for security reason.
Step 7: Complete the process by reviewing the new Apple ID Important Note and clicking ‘Agree’ in the bottom right corner.
