Sign in to Apple ID without restoring Keychain or app data?
How can I sign in to my Apple Account without restoring iCloud Keychain data?
I am trying to protect my privacy by setting up my iPhone without allowing apps to recover old credentials or identify previously used accounts through iCloud.
I have already tried:
- Erasing the iPhone and setting it up as new, but i need my icloud account setup for all my devices.
- Signing in and immediately disabling Passwords and Keychain sync
- Restoring from an iCloud backup
- Restoring the iPhone from my Mc using Finder
Even after erasing the phone, apps recognize my previous accounts without me entering any login information. I want my passwords and wifi to sync. I don't not want app tracking codes to persist.
Is there a supported way to sign in to my Apple Account while preventing iCloud Keychain, app-specific iCloud data, or other identifying information from being restored? It would be great to delete that from Apple's servers.
iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26