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Sold phone but not deleted account properly

I sold my phone and deleted it from my account but it’s still linked to my account and new owner can activate it

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Posted on Feb 23, 2021 7:51 AM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2021 7:54 AM

Hello Dyslexic sam,


This link should provide a solution:


What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch [or if you received one that had not been erased] - "Use these steps to remove your personal information from a device, even if you don't have it anymore." --> https://support.apple.com/HT201351

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Feb 23, 2021 7:54 AM in response to Dyslexic sam

Hello Dyslexic sam,


This link should provide a solution:


What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch [or if you received one that had not been erased] - "Use these steps to remove your personal information from a device, even if you don't have it anymore." --> https://support.apple.com/HT201351

Sold phone but not deleted account properly

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