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Old devices still listed. Can I delete them?

I just noticed that I have 3 iPad devices listed on Apple.com. 2 are no longer in use, should I delete those? The one I currently have is serial number G7****X7P.


Does it matter that old devices are still listed? Do they require any storage from my current use on my latest iPad Air or are they essentially dead?


Thank you, for your help.


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iPad Air, iPadOS 16

Posted on Nov 20, 2022 2:48 PM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2022 4:17 PM

If the devices remain in your possession, if you intend to use them again or pass them on to somebody else to reuse, you should erase and remove the associated Activation lock before removing the devices from your AppleID account.


The procedures are detailed in this support page:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Removal of the Activation Lock for each device will automatically remove the associated entry from your device list.

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Nov 20, 2022 4:17 PM in response to cayrho

If the devices remain in your possession, if you intend to use them again or pass them on to somebody else to reuse, you should erase and remove the associated Activation lock before removing the devices from your AppleID account.


The procedures are detailed in this support page:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Removal of the Activation Lock for each device will automatically remove the associated entry from your device list.

Old devices still listed. Can I delete them?

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