How to authorise Apple ID on a new device and remove on the old one

how do you authorize a new device and remove old?


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iPod, iOS 12

Posted on Feb 5, 2024 4:20 PM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2024 8:24 PM

Sign out of the old account. Optionally reset the entire device. Sign in with the new one.


Read this document to learn how to sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac --> Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac - Apple Support


For an Apple mobile device:

1. Go to Settings, then tap your name. 

2. Scroll down to the bottom.

3. Tap Sign Out.

4. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off. (Read this if you If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

5. Turn on the data that you want to keep a copy of on your device.

6. Tap Sign Out.

7. Tap Sign Out again to confirm that you want to sign out of iCloud.


Also of possible relevance:

Turn off Find My on your iPhone or other devices - Apple Support


Read this support article to learn how to sign in with your Apple ID on various kinds of devices --> Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support


For an Apple Mobile device:

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Tap Sign in to your [device].

3. Enter your Apple ID and password.

4. If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.


If another Apple ID is signed in you may need to enter the password for that ID to sign out of that ID first.



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Feb 5, 2024 8:24 PM in response to Jimbob_1

Sign out of the old account. Optionally reset the entire device. Sign in with the new one.


Read this document to learn how to sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac --> Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac - Apple Support


For an Apple mobile device:

1. Go to Settings, then tap your name. 

2. Scroll down to the bottom.

3. Tap Sign Out.

4. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off. (Read this if you If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

5. Turn on the data that you want to keep a copy of on your device.

6. Tap Sign Out.

7. Tap Sign Out again to confirm that you want to sign out of iCloud.


Also of possible relevance:

Turn off Find My on your iPhone or other devices - Apple Support


Read this support article to learn how to sign in with your Apple ID on various kinds of devices --> Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support


For an Apple Mobile device:

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Tap Sign in to your [device].

3. Enter your Apple ID and password.

4. If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.


If another Apple ID is signed in you may need to enter the password for that ID to sign out of that ID first.



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