If you鈥檙e no longer using an iOS device, or you acquired one that has 鈥淔ind My iPhone鈥 enabled from a friend, you or your friend can remove Find My iPhone from the iOS device via iCloud.com. However, if you acquired an iOS device with activation lock, and you can reach the previous owner, there are some other ways to remove Find My iPhone other than iCloud.
Therefore, this post is meant for those who want clear-cut steps to remove Find My iPhone from iCloud, and those who need solutions to disable activation lock on the secondhand iPhones because they can鈥檛 reach the previous owner of the device.
Part 1. How to Remove Find My iPhone from iCloud
If you still remember your Apple ID password, or you were able to contact the previous owner of the device, you can advise him/her to follow these steps to remove Find My iPhone from iCloud.
Step 1. Log in to www.iCloud.com with your Apple ID and password.
Step 2. Go to Find My iPhone.
Step 3. Select 鈥淎ll Devices鈥 at the top of the screen.
Step 4. Select the device you want to remove from iCloud.
Step 5. Click 鈥淓rase [device]鈥 if you want to erase the device.
Step 6. Click 鈥淩emove from Account鈥.
Once you鈥檝e completed this process, ensure that the device is connected to the internet. Then, turn off the device and turn it on again to begin the setup process.
Part 2. How to Remove Find My iPhone from iCloud without Password
When you buy an activated iPhone with the previous owner's iCloud account still associated to the device, you may not be able to fully utilize this device until you have removed the iCloud account from the iOS device.
But iMyFone iBypasser can help you easily remove Find My iPhone even when you don't know Apple ID or password. Anyone without Technical skills can turn off Find My iPhone quickly. Except removing Find My iPhone, iBypasser also has some other brilliant features. Let's see them below.
Wonderful features of iBypasser to remove Find My iPhone
- Completely Remove Find My iPhone from the iCloud account in a few seconds.
- Support iPhone 6s - iPhone 11 Pro Max running on iOS 13.0 and later (iOS 14 included).
- Enjoy all iOS features after removing Find My iPhone from iCloud account.
- Get rid of restarting and upgrading or other issues.
- Easily remove turn off Find My iPhone activation lock without password.
Steps to remove/turn off Find My iPhone from iCloud without Apple ID or password.
Step 1. Download, install and launch iMyFone iBypasser on your computer, and select "Turn Off FMI".
Step 2. Connect your iPhone/iPad to the computer using a USB cable. Unlock your device if there is a screen lock. And tap "Trust".
Step 3. Follow the instructions onscreen to jailbreak your iPhone/iPad. Next, click "Next" after finishing jailbreaking.
Step 4. iBypasser will start to remove Find My iPhone. Then copy your serial number and enter "ON" or "OFF" of your FMI status. Click "Confirm" to proceed.
Wait a moment, iBypasser will instantly remove Find My iPhone from iCloud account. Now, Find My iPhone is successfully turned off. That means your Apple ID has also been removed meanwhile.
Part 3. Other Ways to Remove Find My iPhone Activation Lock From iOS Device
There are other ways to remove Find My iPhone from an iOS device; we shall be looking at two options: using a paid service and erasing all contents and settings.
#1. Remove Find My iPhone Using a Paid Online Service
The iPhone IMEI is a service that helps to bypass Activation locks on iPhone. Hence, if you cannot reach the previous owner of the device, you can use this paid online service to remove Find My iPhone (activation lock) from your iOS device.
Steps to bypass iCloud account using iPhoneimei.net:
Step 1. Log on to www.iphoneimei.net and select 鈥渦nlock iCloud鈥.
Step 2. Get your iPhone IMEI number.
- If your iPhone is activated: you can dial *#06# to get your iPhone IMEI number, or you can go to Settings > General > About > iPhone IMEI number.
- If your iPhone is not activated: look for a little 鈥渋鈥 icon on the activation screen and tap the button to get your IMEI number.
Step 3. In the boxes provided, enter your iPhone IMEI number, select your iPhone model, and click 鈥淯nlock now鈥.
Step 4. After making your payment, you鈥檒l receive a confirmation email, and it will take 3 to 6 working days for Find My iPhone to be removed.
#2. Remove Find My iPhone by Erasing All Contents and Settings
The iOS Settings app can be of good assistance in removing Find My iPhone from any iOS device. However, this would also erase all content and settings in the device. Hence, you can unlock your iPhone or iPad and follow these steps to remove Find My iPhone from your device:
Step 1. Go to 鈥淪ettings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings鈥.
Step 2. Click the 鈥淓rase Now鈥 tab and enter your iPhone Passcode. Your iPhone contents and settings will be erased including Find My iPhone and Activation Lock.
This post has touched all you need to remove Find My iPhone via iCloud, Settings, app, paid online service, or iCloud account removal software. However, the best solution is iMyFone iBypasser considering its numerous benefits and features. So, take a free trial of iBypasser now!