Remove device from Apple ID

My phone was stolen from me in Barcelona I am slowly restoring everything I want to remove the stolen device from Apple ID but it won’t let me. How can I do this?

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 22, 2024 12:22 AM

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Posted on Mar 22, 2024 9:02 AM

Read this support article about what to do if a iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen -->

If your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen - Apple Support

- The Find My service described in the article is the only recovery feature Apple offers. It must be set up before the device is lost.

- Note that if you remotely erase your device as instructed in this article, if you subsequently remove it from your account as in this article --> Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support , then according to this article --> How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support you remove activation lock from the device. Do not remove it from your account. If you do then a finder or thief will have an unlocked device that can be used by another person and the thief will be very happy.


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Mar 22, 2024 9:02 AM in response to MJ1311

Read this support article about what to do if a iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen -->

If your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen - Apple Support

- The Find My service described in the article is the only recovery feature Apple offers. It must be set up before the device is lost.

- Note that if you remotely erase your device as instructed in this article, if you subsequently remove it from your account as in this article --> Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support , then according to this article --> How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support you remove activation lock from the device. Do not remove it from your account. If you do then a finder or thief will have an unlocked device that can be used by another person and the thief will be very happy.


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