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Feb 21, 2025 • Filed to: Remove Screen Lock • Proven solutions
Find My iPhone can indeed be a lifesaver in situations where your device is lost or stolen. But if you're reading this, chances are you're currently unable to access your iPhone when you need to turn off this feature.
This could happen when you're preparing to sell, trade-in, or give away your device but forget to deactivate Find My iPhone before handing it over to the new owner. In such cases, you'll need to turn off Find My iPhone remotely using another device.
To learn more about how to do this, let's proceed to the next section.
Turning on Find My iPhone is one of the best security measures that every iPhone owner should take. However, it can become a problem when you need to turn the Find My iPhone off but are unable to do so.
Let’s say you are sending your device for repair, and the technicians need this feature to be deactivated to reset your device. Yet, you are too far from your iPhone to do it yourself. Should you give your account credentials to the technician so he can do it himself? No, that won’t be a good idea. Instead, you need to remotely turn off Find My iPhone.
Thankfully, Apple offers a solution for such scenarios. As long as you can access your iCloud, you can use another device to turn Find My iPhone off remotely.
Find My iPhone is tightly integrated with iCloud. So when you log out of iCloud on your iPhone, you're also disconnecting it from all iCloud services, including Find My iPhone.
There's no need to manually disable "Find My iPhone" if you've previously signed out of iCloud on your iPhone before sending it elsewhere. You can follow these steps to sign out of iCloud on your iPhone:
Step 1: Open iPhone Settings and tap on your name.
Step 2: Scroll to the bottom and select "Sign Out."
Step 3: Enter your Apple ID password when prompted, then tap "Turn Off." This action also disables "Find My iPhone" on your device, and you'll receive a notification in your Apple ID email inbox.
Step 4: A new window will appear, asking if you want to keep a copy of your data on this iPhone. Toggle on the options for the data you wish to keep. Any other data or documents in iCloud Drive that aren't toggled on will be removed from the iPhone but remain accessible in iCloud.
Step 5: Tap "Sign Out" to turn off iCloud on your iPhone, then tap "Sign Out" again to confirm the action.
After following these steps, iCloud will be signed out on your iPhone, and you can switch off Find My iPhone.
There are two possible ways to turn off Find My iPhone from another device. First, you need to access the iCloud website, which could be done using any device with an internet connection. Second, you can access and control through Find My iPhone on another iOS device.
Step 1: Log in to your iCloud account via iCloud.com and access "Find iPhone."
Step 2: Navigate to "All Devices" to view the full list of device images named to your iCloud account.
Step 3: Select the device you wish to disable the "Find My iPhone" functionality.
Step 4: Tap "Erase iPhone." Avoid inputting any additional information, such as a phone number or message, when prompted, as this feature is mainly designed to aid in locating lost devices.
The erasure process will start once your device is connected to the internet, and you'll receive a confirmation email once it's done.
Step 5: Once the erasure process is finished, select "Remove from Account". This action will turn off the Find My Phone on your iPhone from iCloud.
Step 1: Proceed to the "Find My" app from another Apple device. Make sure to log in to the same iCloud.
Step 2: Select the device you wish to deactivate the "Find My iPhone" function.
Step 3: Locate and choose "Erase This Device." Like before, avoid inputting any additional details like a phone number or message. The erasure process will start once your device has an internet connection. After completing the process, you'll be notified via a confirmation email.
Step 4: Tap "Remove This Device" once you are done and select "Remove" to turn off Find My iPhone from another device.
After going through Part 3, you know that in order to turn off Find My iPhone remotely, you’d need your iCloud either way. But what if you forgot your Apple ID? Apple ID is crucial to access your iPhone. Forgetting it can cause problems, especially when trying to disable features like Find My iPhone.
The good thing is that you can use Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) to remove Apple ID without a password. This tool can help you get past the Apple ID barrier and regain access to your iPhone.
Remove Apple ID without Password
Step 1: Open Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock Tool
Open Wondershare Dr.Fone on your computer. Then, navigate to Toolbox > Screen Unlock > iOS.
Step 2: Choose Remove Apple ID
Once in the Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock tool, select the option to Remove Apple ID. Connect your iPhone with USB and click on "Unlock Now" once your device is detected.
Step 3: Confirm Screen Lock and 2FA
Before proceeding, you'll need to confirm if your iPhone has a screen lock. Make sure you have enabled it and click Yes. Next, check if Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is enabled. If not, you can enable it and click Yes to continue.
Step 4: Enter Recovery Mode
Now, follow the on-screen instructions provided by Dr.Fone to put your iPhone into Recovery Mode.
Step 5: Confirm Device Details
Once in Recovery Mode, check and confirm your device model and system version. Then, click Start.
Step 6: Download iOS Firmware
The iOS firmware will start downloading. You'll see the progress on the screen. Once downloaded, it will be verified automatically. Click Unlock Now to proceed.
Step 7: Confirm Unlock Prompt
Enter the required code when prompted and click Unlock to start the unlocking process. Don’t forget to keep your device connected throughout the process.
Once the Apple ID is unlocked, you'll see a completion message. Click Done to finish.
Knowing how to turn off Find My iPhone from another device can be useful in various situations, whether you're upgrading your device, troubleshooting, or dealing with a lost or stolen iPhone. By following the steps outlined above, you can efficiently manage your iCloud settings and ensure that your iPhone is accessible and secure whenever you need it.
We also covered how to turn off Find My iPhone on a computer with Wondershare Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS). This software provides an alternative solution for those who forget their Apple ID to sign in to their iCloud.
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