Unable to remove old iPad from Apple ID associated devices

In the associated devices with my Apple ID, I found a very old device: a Ipad.

I cannot remove it from the Appleid portal.

It is not anymore in my hands and there is a french line associated to it.

Why I cannot remove the device from the authorized devices?

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Feb 26, 2026 11:51 PM

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Posted on Feb 27, 2026 3:20 AM

"Authorize" means something specific. Note the distinction between computer authorization and device association - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7106883


Read this support article for how to check your Apple ID device list to see where you‘re signed in, and how to remove a device from that list --> https://support.apple.com/HT205064


If by no longer having the device you mean it has a new owner, follow the instructions in this support article --> https://support.apple.com/en-us/109511#:~:text=If%20you%20no%20longer%20have%20your%20iPhone%20or%20iPad


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Feb 27, 2026 3:20 AM in response to Paolo06

"Authorize" means something specific. Note the distinction between computer authorization and device association - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7106883


Read this support article for how to check your Apple ID device list to see where you‘re signed in, and how to remove a device from that list --> https://support.apple.com/HT205064


If by no longer having the device you mean it has a new owner, follow the instructions in this support article --> https://support.apple.com/en-us/109511#:~:text=If%20you%20no%20longer%20have%20your%20iPhone%20or%20iPad


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