After your device is erased, click the green link that reads 'Remove from Account.' Your device is now reset and erased, allowing another user to access and activate it. For devices that are not powered on, the device will prompt to be reset once it is rebooted. Since you are the owner of the Apple device and wish to sell it, don't enter a message or number here. Use the same Apple ID and password linked to the phone you’re selling.Ģ. Click “All Devices” on top center of the screen.Ĥ. Using a desktop or laptop computer, go to iCloud and sign in to your account with your Apple ID and password. If you don’t have access to your device or it will not turn on, you can disable “Find my iPhone” through iCloud. If your device is offline, the remote erase begins the next time it’s online.Your iCloud account needs to be removed and “Find My iPhone” needs to be disabled before you sell your iPhone, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac, or Airpods. A confirmation email is sent to your Apple ID email address. If your device is online, the remote erase begins. If the device you’re erasing has iOS 8 or later, enter a phone number and message. If you’re using a friend’s computer, click Don’t Trust. If you’re using your own computer and want to skip the verification step in the future, click Trust. If you’re not using a trusted browser, answer your security questions or enter the verification code that is sent to your other devices. If Find My iPhone isn’t enabled on your missing device, see the Apple Support article If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen.Īn iOS device or Apple Watch: Enter your Apple ID password or your family member’s Apple ID password. If your iOS device, Apple Watch, or Mac is lost or stolen, you can erase it using Find My iPhone on if you set up Find My iPhone on the device before it was lost. I've highlighted some key information here for you.

You can erase your iPhone from or using a computer and have the verification sent to your Apple ID email address which can be accessed online as well. I'm sorry to hear that both of your iPhones have been stolen. Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

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