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iCloud account was removed from my iPhone 4s and then the phone was reset (Erase All Contents & Settings). After reset, during the new setup, it informed that the iPhone is linked to Apple ID and still needs Apple ID to continue. How come? Or what could be the possible reasons?
iPhone 4S, iOS 8.0.2
Enter the Apple ID and password.
Ya, I know that can be simply resolved. But I am curious that if iCloud was removed in the first place, and upon reset, the Iphone should not prompt me for an Apple ID.
If this is the case, then how am I going to sell off my phone when Apple ID is always needed upon a reset.
In the first place, how could it be possible that my Apple ID is needed in the first place upon a reset unless my iCloud account is there, but in this case, it is not. This is what I am curious about.
When you set up a new phone or a just-reset phone, it prompts you to enter an Apple ID (any Apple ID). You can skip that step. The real test is to log in to https://icloud.com/find and see if the phone still shows up under the device list.
Yes, I know that...I am not referring to that page. It is not linking me to that page where I can choose to login with Apple ID or create a new Apple ID. But instead it tells me that the phone is linked to xxxxxx@apple.com etc.
It needs my exact Apple ID and password to proceed.
Then you didn't reset it. Log in with your Apple ID and password. Then go to Settings/General/Reset - Erase all content and settings. You will have to enter your Apple ID and password again, but this should remove it. See: What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
I did reset else the iphone will not be taking me to the setup screen.
I read the link which you given me, if iCloud is not removed, during reset, I will be prompted to key in my password else a reset will not be able to carry out.
In this case, the iCloud password prompt did not happen because obviously my iCloud was removed in the first place and thus I can do a reset.
As such, iCloud was removed, phone then reset, which means, the phone is cleaned and should not informed that its still linked to an Apple ID.
I had actually sold off the phone and reset it on the spot but this guy kept insisting that my Apple ID Is still needed. It seems like a prank now or a switch of my phone.
You can check by checking on the app find my iPhone because it could be that you didn't turn off find my iPhone button on iCloud.
Definitely removed as iCloud was signed out as well.
Then if you can download that app you can remove the apple ID in that app
Hi, its not an app that is giving me problem. Its the phone reset.
If you log in to https://icloud.com/find, if you don't see your phone it is not linked to your account.
The OS requires you to login to your account to access anything on your iPhone. You will always be asked for your Apple ID which is needed for access to the iTunes store, etc. If you are selling the phone, just go into the Settings app > Reset > Reset all content & settings. This will fully erase your iPhone safe for transferring to another party. It's not just erasing a directory, it will wipe everything, which is why it takes a while.
iCloud removed and 4s reset, duirng new setup, still informed that phone is linked to Apple ID, how come?
