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Sold iPhone, reset but didn't sign out - no longer in Find My

Hi,


I just sold an old phone, I used 'Erase All Contents and Settings' but I didn't sign out of my Apple ID beforehand.


I've now read that you're supposed to sign out or the new user may have difficulties using it. However, when I did the reset I received an email from Apple stating that Find My has been disabled on that phone, and the following text:


"With Find My disabled, this device can no longer be located, placed in Lost Mode, or remotely erased using icloud.com/find or the Find My app. In addition, your Apple ID and password will no longer be required for someone to erase, reactivate and use your iPhone."


I read this to mean that my ID isn't still on the phone and the new user shouldn't have any issues setting up, does this sound correct? The phone definitely isn't in my Find My list anymore. I'll hear from the buyer tomorrow if there are any issues but I'd like to prepare if it's going to be a problem.


Thanks!

iPhone XR

Posted on Sep 20, 2021 5:42 AM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2021 11:18 AM

Yes, that sounds correct, there shouldn't be an issue if the iPhone is no longer in your devices list.


If you no longer have access to your iPhone, you can remove a device from Find My iPhone on iCloud.com. --> https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/remove-a-device-mmfc0eeddd/icloud --> "You can use Find My iPhone on iCloud.com to temporarily remove a device from the Devices list or turn off Activation Lock on a device you have already given away or sold."



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Sep 20, 2021 11:18 AM in response to kc3993

Yes, that sounds correct, there shouldn't be an issue if the iPhone is no longer in your devices list.


If you no longer have access to your iPhone, you can remove a device from Find My iPhone on iCloud.com. --> https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/remove-a-device-mmfc0eeddd/icloud --> "You can use Find My iPhone on iCloud.com to temporarily remove a device from the Devices list or turn off Activation Lock on a device you have already given away or sold."



Sold iPhone, reset but didn't sign out - no longer in Find My

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