[2020 Updated] How to Unlink iPhone/iPad from Old Apple ID?

The Apple ID is the email address you added to your iOS device when setting it up. It allows you to access Apple Services and App Store features, and your iPhone should remember it every time you log in to App Store but may request for your password for security purposes sometimes.

But what if you forgot the password for your Apple ID password when your device asked for password? Oops, you won’t be able to download or update apps, you can’t even access your iCloud service, etc. Terrible! Luckily, there is a sure way to unlink iPhone from Apple ID without password. So you don’t have to worry that.

How to Unlink iPhone from Apple ID without Password

Unlinking an iPhone from an unknown Apple ID or iCloud account is not very simple at most times. But you can still easily and quickly unlink iPhones with the best third-party tool - iMyFone LockWiper iPhone Unlocker. It’s specifically developed to remove Apple ID/iCloud account or screen lock in a professional way. It just requires you to operate a few clicks without any requirements. Besides, it supports all iOS versions, including the latest iOS 13. It’s very easy to use and takes about 5 minutes.

Steps on How to Unlink iPhones from Apple ID without Password

Step 1. Download, install and launch iMyFone LockWiper on your computer. Select "Unlock Apple ID" mode from the Home interface to unlink your iPhone from Apple ID that’s presently associated to the device.

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Step 2. Connect your iPhone/iPad to the computer using a USB cable. The software will automatically detect your device.

Step 3. If Find My iPhone is disabled on your iPhone, click “Start to Unlock” and LockWiper will immediately start to unlock your device in a few seconds.

Note: If Find My iPhone is enabled, you will need to reset all settings on your device: go to “Settings > General > Reset All Settings”. LockWiper will start unlinking when your device restarts.

Step 4. Wait a moment, your iPhone will be successfully unlinked from the Apple ID.

There is also a video tutorial for you to learn how to unlink two iphones using same apple id.

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How to Unlink iPhone from Apple ID with Password

If you know the password, you can easily unlink iPhone from Apple ID. This unlinking is permanent. Just follow these steps:

Step 1: On your iPhone or iPad, go to “Settings” app and tap the name there.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap “Sign out”.

Step 3: Enter your Apple ID password and click “Turn Off”.

Step 4: Turn on the data that you want to keep a copy of on your iPhone.

Step 5: Tap “Sign Out” and then confirm it.

When it’s done, your iPhone won’t be linked to that Apple ID any more.

How to Unlink iPhone from Apple ID Remotely (Password Needed)

In fact, you can also unlink iPhones remotely if you know the Apple ID and password. That means you can unlink the device on other devices or even on computer. But iPhone should connect to internet.

Step 1. On your other devices or computer, open a web browser and go to www.icloud.com, enter the Apple ID and password that is linked to your iPhone.

Step 2. Click on “Find iPhone” option.

Step 3. Click on “All Devices” and select the iPhone you want to unlink.

Step 4. Select “Remove from Account” and enter the passcode to your iCloud account. If the device is online, the remote erasure will begin, and in the end, you can set up your device with a new Apple ID and password.

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We’ve discussed 3 solutions to unlink an iPhone from Apple ID. If you have the password, the latter 2 ways are available for you to choose. But if you forgot the password, using iMyFone LockWiper iPhone Unlocker to unlink iPhone from Apple ID is your only choice. And the success rate is over 98%. LockWiper is deserved to be the best unlocking tool in the market.

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