I'm trying to logout from iCloud but cannot turn off keychain.
When I click on System Prefs/iCloud/ 'sign out' the following message appears:
I've tried both options, keep or delete, always same result:
Another approach is to turn off the checkmark against keychain, but that brings same result as above and the checkmark simply re-checks itself.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2), null
Since posting, I've found threads with similar problems, none entirely resolved:
can't turn off iCloud keychain
iCloud keychain stuck on "waiting for approval from another device"
Can't turn off / disable the keychain (can't sign out iCloud)
Tried calling support but they're in disarray over all the outages to iCloud today - 11 services down and counting - plenty of twitter posts but no news items, yet.
Given the threads above, I suspect the problem is not related to current outtages, but will just have to wait...
Apple System status now reporting all back up and running. Still no luck logging out of iCloud. Keychain will not uncheck - simply rechecks itself after a few seconds.
I've tried repairing keychains, disabling Safari passwords, restarting, etc.
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
What happens if you click Options? Is the section filled out?
When I first tried to logout this morning, the security code option was checked. I've tried both ways, no difference.
I tried several of the methods I found regarding this issue. What finally resolved it for me was to disable Keychain on my iPhone at Settings >iCloud. Instantly, the recurring self-checking box on my MBA stopped self-checking the box. Then, I was able to log out.
Turning off iCloud Keychain on my iPhone solved the stuck check and "waiting for approval..." message instantly! Thanks much.
This thread has a much more detailed (and time consuming) procedure which might help if turning off one device doesn't work.
Oh thanks! this helped alot
This isn't a solution for users without an iOS device. I cannot turn it off because I no longer have an iPhone.
trying to logout of iCloud but keychain not allowing
