If you purchase a refurbished iPhone or get a used iPad, you will discover that the previous owner's Apple ID is on your device. This can be a frustrating problem that will bring lots of inconveniences to you when using your device. For example, you cannot reinstall apps you've purchased with your own Apple ID on your previous iPhone to the current device and check the subscriptions.

Furthermore, all content and settings on your iPhone or iPad will be synced with the previous owner's Apple ID. So, you are not able to back up your device with your own Apple ID. Don't worry! There are several feasible solutions to help you remove previous owner Apple ID from a used iPhone or iPad. Let's check out how to remove previous owner Apple ID without password.

• Part 1. How to Remove Previous Owner Apple ID without Password [Find My Disabled]
  • Method 1. Log out of Previous Owner Apple ID via Factory Resetting
  • Method 2. Remove Previous Owner Apple ID via iTunes/Finder
  • Method 3. Delete Previous Owner Apple ID via Apple ID RemovalHOT
• Part 2. How to Bypass Previous Owner Apple ID without Password [Find My Enabled]
• Part 3. How to Remove Apple ID from Previous Owner with Password
  • Method 1. Sign out of Previous Owner Apple ID in Settings
  • Method 2. Delete Previous Owner Apple ID through iCloud
  • Method 3. Remove Previous Owner Apple ID via Find My App
• Part 4. How to Delete Previous Owner ID from Apple Device List
• Part 5. FAQs about Removing Apple ID from Previous Owner
• Part 6. Conclusion

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Part 1. How to Remove Previous Owner Apple ID without Password

If you don't know the password of the previous owner's Apple ID on your iPhone or feel a bit troublesome to contact the previous owner to remove Apple ID, then you can go about getting rid of Apple ID with the following methods. But make sure Find My is disabled on your device.

Methods	Requirement	Data Loss	Difficulty
Factory Resetting	A screen lock passcode and Find My disabled	√	Easy
iTunes or Finder	A computer and Find My disabled	√	Moderate
MagFone iPhone Unlocker	A computer and Find My disabled	×	Easy

Method 1. Log out of Previous Owner Apple ID via Factory Resetting

Resetting a used iPhone or iPad to factory settings can erase all content and settings, including removing the previous owner's Apple ID on the device. Here's what you do if you want to remove previous owner Apple ID via factory resetting.

Step 1. Tap Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 2. Select Erase All Content and Settings, then tap Continue.

Step 3. Skip the backup process if you don't have enough iCloud storage.

Step 4. Enter your screen lock passcode. Then your device will be rest to factory settings.

Method 2. Remove Previous Owner Apple ID via iTunes/Finder

Using iTunes on a Windows PC or Finder on a Mac can not only sync your Apple device but also update and restore it. If Find My isn't enabled on your device, you can use iTunes or Finder to restore it to remove the previous owner's Apple ID.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your computer, then open iTunes or Finder.

Step 2. Click the device icon and click the Summary tab.

Step 3. In the Summary tab, click the Restore iPhone button.

Step 4. Click the Restore button again to confirm that you want to restore your device.

Method 3. Delete Previous Owner Apple ID via Apple ID Removal

It is good practice to remove the previous owner's Apple ID by using an Apple ID removal when you don't know the password of the previous owner's Apple ID. MagFone iPhone Unlocker is a great unlocking tool not to be missed. It aims to help all users of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch in removing Apple ID, unlocking screen passcode, bypassing MDM, deleting Screen Time passcode, and much more.

Regardless of whether you want to get rid of someone else's Apple ID or can't remember the Apple ID password, you can make use of MagFone iPhone Unlocker. Within several steps, MagFone iPhone Unlocker can successfully remove Apple ID without password. You can download and install the free trial version of this tool on your computer. Then refer to the guide below to remove previous owner Apple ID from iPhone without password.

Step 1 Select Unlock Apple ID and Connect iPhone to Computer

Connect between your iPhone and computer by using a USB cable and then launch MagFone iPhone Unlocker on the computer. Enter into the Unlock Apple ID mode and click on the Start button at the next page.

Step 2 Download and Verify the Firmware Package for iPhone

Now you can download the matching firmware package for your iPhone or iPad. Before downloading it, you should check the device information, such as the device, model version, and iOS version. If you use an iPhone running iOS 14.0 or later, you can directly skip this step.

Step 3 Remove Apple ID from iPhone Without Password and Data Loss

After downloading and verifying the firmware package, you can click on the Unlock button to start removing Apple ID from your iPhone or iPad. In the whole process, ensure your device stays connected to the computer.

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Part 2. How to Bypass Previous Owner Apple ID without Password

In some cases, you cannot get in touch with the previous owner and Find My is in the activated status. Then you cannot remove the previous owner's Apple ID via a simple factory resetting. Although you reset your iPhone to the default factory settings, you'll be asked to sign in with the previous owner's Apple ID and password to activate the device instead of using a new Apple ID.

Luckily, using an iPhone iCloud lock removal is easy and doesn't require the Apple ID password. This method can be also be used if you encounter any Activation Lock issues. Here we'd strongly recommend MagFone Activation Unlocker to you. It is a powerful tool to remove the previous owner's Apple ID on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch without a password while Find My is enable. Now follow the below steps to use MagFone Activation Unlocker.

Step 1Connect iPhone to MagFone Activation Unlocker

Start by opening MagFone Activation Unlocker on your computer, then select Remove iCloud Activation Lock. After carefully reading the disclaimer, you can click the Agree button and connect your iPhone to the computer through a USB cable. Then your device will be detected by MagFone software immediately.

Step 2Manually Jailbreak iPhone on the Computer

Proceed to manually jailbreak your iPhone which needs to be removed the previous owner's Apple ID. Depending on the different iOS versions, you can perform the different steps to jailbreak an iPhone. You can choose to jailbreak an iPhone on a Windows PC or Mac. Here we offer a detailed tutorial.

Step 3Start to Remove the Previous Owner's Apple ID

After successfully jailbreaking your iPhone, you can check the device information shown on the screen of the MagFone software. If there is nothing wrong with your device, you can click the Start to Remove button to delete the previous owner's Apple ID from your iPhone. Keep your device connected to the computer until the process finishes.

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Part 3. How to Remove Apple ID from Previous Owner with Password

It's easy to remove previous owner Apple ID on your iPhone, so long as you know the password or can contact the previous owner. In this case, you can directly sign out of Apple ID on your device or let previous owner remove the Apple ID with iCloud or the Find My app.

Method 1. Sign out of Previous Owner Apple ID in Settings

The most quickest way to get rid of someone else's Apple ID on your iPhone is to directly enter the Apple ID password for signing out of it. If you can get the password from the previous owner, then you can follow the below steps to remove previous owner's Apple ID.

Step 1. Go to Settings > your Apple ID name > Sign Out and enter the Apple ID password.

Step 2. Tap Turn Off, and you'll successfully sign out of the previous owner Apple ID on your device.

Method 2. Delete Previous Owner Apple ID through iCloud

If you happen to be in contact with the previous owner, you can ask the previous owner to sign in to iCloud and remotely remove your device from the Apple ID. This way can remove previous owner Apple ID from your device, then you can log into your Apple ID on the device.

Step 1. Go to iCloud.com, then sign into iCloud with Apple ID and password.

Step 2. In iCloud, click Find iPhone and select an iPhone to remove previous owner's Apple ID.

Step 3. Click Remove This Device > Remove and enter the Apple ID password.

Step 4. Click Remove Device, and your device will be reset to factory settings.

Method 3. Remove Previous Owner Apple ID via Find My App

In addition to removing previous owner's Apple ID online, the previous owner can use the Find My app to delete the Apple ID remotely. The previous owner might have to follow the steps to remove the Apple ID from the iPhone.

Step 1. Open the Find My app and tap the Devices tab.

Step 2. Select the device to remove the previous owner's Apple ID.

Step 3. Tap Remove This Device, then tap Remove to confirm.

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Part 4. How to Delete Apple ID of Previous Owner from Apple ID Device List

Alternatively, you can ask the previous owner to remove your iPhone or iPad from the Apple ID device list if you can get in touch with that person. In this case, your device can be removed from an iPhone or Mac where the previous owner log in the same Apple ID.

Option 1. Remove iPhone from Apple ID Device List on iPad/iPhone

Step 1. Open the Settings app and tap [Your Device] then find your iPhone.

Step 2. Select it and scroll down to tap Remove from Account then tap it again.

Option 2. Remove iPhone from Apple ID Device List on Mac

Step 1. Click Apple Menu > System Preferences and then select Apple ID.

Step 2. Select the iPhone and click Remove from Account then click it again.

Option 3. Remove iPhone from Apple ID Device List Using Web

Step 1. Navigate to https://appleid.apple.com/ and sign into Apple ID.

Step 2. Click Devices and select the iPhone then click Remove from Account.

Step 3. Click Remove from Account again to confirm this action.

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Part 5. FAQs about Removing Apple ID from Previous Owner

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Part 6. Conclusion

That's all! The above methods offer you a chance to remove previous owner's Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad. You can try to restore your device to delete Apple ID. But it is better to use MagFone iPhone Unlocker if you don't want to lose any data. Now go to have a try, and you can then log into your owner Apple ID on the device.