How to delete Apple account when it says can’t due to restrictions
I have another phone number with my Apple account and I’m giving my son my old phone, but I’m not able to log out of my Apple account due to restrictions
iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 18
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Check these possibilities:
● If an app or feature on your device is not working, not appearing, or is restricted (grayed out), a frequent reason is it may have been disabled using Screen Time, or by a technology administrator if you are using a device owned by an employer or educational institution.
- Read this support article If your Apple ID or other options are greyed out in Settings —> If your Apple Account is grayed out in Settings, or you can't sign out - Apple Support
Tap your Settings app > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > scroll to Allow Changes and turn on.
- If the device is managed (check: Settings > General > VPN (or Profiles) & Device Management), contact the technology department of the organization that is doing the managing.
● Situation where a VPN was preventing action —> Unable to sign out of my Apple ID on my i… - Apple Community
● If you see a message telling you to wait before being able to sign in or out, you may need to read this article about Stolen Device Protection: About Stolen Device Protection for iPhone - Apple Support