Find My Phone is a security feature available on iPhones which can be extremely helpful in case of a lost or stolen phone. The feature allows you to track the device’s location and remotely erase all data stored on it. However, there are cases when you might need to deactivate the feature, such as when you’re selling your phone or giving it away to someone else. This blog will guide you on how to deactivate Find My Phone on iPhone.
Video Tutorial:
The Challenge of Deactivating Find My Phone on iPhone
Find My Phone is a feature that is enabled by default on iPhones, which makes it challenging for users to go through the process of turning it off. This is important as you cannot erase an iPhone when Find My iPhone is enabled. There are certain prerequisites that you will need to fulfill before you can go about turning it off.
Things You Should Prepare for
Before you start the process of deactivating Find My Phone on your iPhone, there are certain things that you should prepare for. The prerequisites for turning off Find My iPhone are:
- Your iPhone should be connected to a Wi-Fi or a cellular network.
- You must know your Apple ID and password that was used on your iPhone.
- If you are changing your iPhone, make sure that you are signed out of iCloud on your device.
Method 1: Via iCloud.com
Method 1 involves turning off Find My iPhone via iCloud.com. Follow the steps below to turn off Find My iPhone using this method:
1. Open a browser on your computer and go to http://www.icloud.com.
2. Enter your Apple ID and password.
3. Click on "Find iPhone".
4. Click on "All Devices" and select the device you want to deactivate Find My iPhone for.
5. Click on "Erase iPhone".
6. Enter your Apple ID password to confirm the process.
7. Once the device is erased, click on "Remove from Account".
8. Enter your Apple ID password to remove the device from your account.
Pros:
– You can erase your iPhone remotely if it is lost or stolen.
– You do not need your iPhone to turn off Find My iPhone.
Cons:
– It is necessary to have access to a computer to carry out the process.
– Erasing the iPhone using this method removes all data on the device permanently.
Method 2: Via Settings
Method 2 involves turning off Find My iPhone via the settings on your iPhone. Follow the steps below to turn off Find My iPhone using this method:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Click on your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
3. Scroll down and click on "Find My".
4. Next, turn off the "Find My" toggle switch.
5. Enter your Apple ID password and click "Turn Off".
Pros:
– You can complete the process using your iPhone, without needing to have access to a computer.
– This method requires fewer steps than Method 1.
Cons:
– You cannot erase the iPhone if it is lost or stolen immediately.
