If I Remove My Device From Icloud Account What Will Happen
If you remove a device from your Apple ID, that device can no longer access iCloud data, App Store purchases, or other Apple services. In addition, Find My iPhone will no longer track or remotely wipe it.
Here is what will happen if you remove a device from your Apple ID:
- You will no longer be able to use that device to access the information stored in iCloud – such as contacts, calendars, photos and files – such as contacts and calendars. * It will no longer be able to be used to download apps, music and movies from App Store.
- You will no longer be able to make purchases from iTunes Store and App Store using that device, nor use Find My iPhone to track it or remotely wipe it.
If you want to unlink one or more devices from your Apple ID, the Settings app offers the perfect place for doing so. Navigating to: Settings > [Your Name]** > iCloud > Devices and selecting each individual one before tapping “Remove From Account.”
Keep these additional things in mind when unlinking a device from your Apple ID:
- If two-factor authentication is enabled, entering your verification code before you can remove a device may be necessary before being able to remove it from its family sharing plan. *** For your own safety and peace of mind, once removed it will no longer appear under this plan either.
- If you own an iPhone or iPad, in order to deregister it from your Apple ID you will need to erase its content and settings first. To do this, navigate to Settings* > General > Reset >Erase All Content and Settings and perform this operation.
Why would you need to remove a device from your Apple ID?
Reasons why you may wish to remove devices from your Apple ID may include:
- Are selling or giving away their device.* Are having issues with it and want a fresh start.* Have lost or stolen their device.* Are concerned that someone may access their data.
If you need assistance to decide whether or not removing an Apple ID device from your account, Apple support may be able to assist.
Here are a few additional tips for managing your Apple ID
Make sure that you use a strong password with two-factor authentication enabled for your Apple ID; this will add another layer of protection and safeguard.
- Stay current with software upgrades to safeguard against security vulnerabilities on devices.
- Also be cautious with what information is shared with apps; only provide them access to what they require in order to function.
- Check your privacy settings regularly to make sure they meet your preferences.
By following these tips, you can help protect both your Apple ID and devices from cyber security breache
FAQ
Q: Will my iCloud data still exist if I remove one device from my Apple ID account?
Removing devices from your Apple ID means they no longer can access their iCloud data on that particular device – including contacts, calendars, photos and files that reside therein. Your Apple ID still allows access to those files via other signed in devices though.
Q: How will my App Store purchases change if I remove an Apple ID device from my Apple account?
Removing devices from your Apple ID means no longer being able to download or access apps, music and movies you purchased through that device; however your App Store purchases will still be accessible across other devices which are signed in using that Apple ID account.
Q: How will my Find My iPhone data change if I remove devices from my Apple ID?
Once a device has been unlinked from your Apple ID, Find My iPhone can no longer track or wipe that device – though other signed in devices remain intact with Find My iPhone functionality.
Q: I have two-factor authentication enabled and need to remove one or more devices from my Apple ID?
If two-factor authentication is activated on your Apple ID account, before you can unlink a device from it you must first provide your verification code which can be obtained either directly from Apple’s website or within your messaging app on device. You will find your code here or it may arrive automatically via text messages sent from that app on device.
Q: How can I change or delete devices associated with my Apple ID account
When you delete devices from your Apple ID, they are also deleted from any family sharing plans associated with that Apple ID – meaning other family members won’t be able to share purchases or access iCloud data stored on that particular device anymore.
Q: I want to unlink an iPhone or iPad from my Apple ID account
In order to delete an iPhone or iPad from your Apple ID, first erase its device by visiting Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
Q. Why would I need to delete devices from my Apple ID account?For various reasons.
Removing devices from your Apple ID may be for various reasons. For instance, this could happen if:
- If you’re selling, giving away or abandoning your device.* Are experiencing issues and want a fresh start.* Have lost or been stolen your device.* Concerned that someone could access your data.
If you need assistance to decide whether or not a device should be removed from your Apple ID account, don’t hesitate to contact Apple support for guidance.
Related : What Is SPK Spokeo Search?