There is nothing more annoying than that old Apple ID keeps popping up on iPhone, especially when you try using a new Apple ID on your iPhone. If you can remember the password for your old Apple ID, it will be easy to delete an old Apple ID account from iPhone. What to do if you forgot the password? Fortunately, deleting old Apple ID from iPhone can be done in several different ways. In this guide, we will show you how to remove old Apple ID from iPhone with and without password.

• Part 1. How Do I Remove Old Apple ID from iPhone?
• Part 2. How to Delete Old Apple ID from iPhone with Password
  • Method 1. Sign Out of Old Apple ID on iPhone in Settings
  • Method 2. Remove Old Apple ID from iPhone at iCloud.com
  • Method 3. Delete Old Apple ID from iPhone via Find My App
• Part 3. How to Remove Old Apple ID from iPhone without Password
  • Method 1. Remove Old Apple ID from iPhone via Apple ID Removal (No Data Loss)
  • Method 2. Erase Old Apple ID from iPhone via Factory Reset (Data Loss)
  • Method 3. Unlink Old Apple ID from iPhone via iTunes (Data Loss)
  • Method 4. Wipe Old Apple ID from iPhone in Recovery Mode (Data Loss)
• Part 4. How to Get Rid of Old Apple ID on iPhone from Apple Devices
• Part 5. FAQs about Deleting Old Apple Account
• Part 6. Conclusion

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Part 1. How Do I Remove Old Apple ID from iPhone?

If you're looking to remove an old Apple ID from your iPhone, there are several methods available for you. Depending on whether you can remember your Apple ID password, you can choose a suitable way to remove an old Apple ID from your iPhone. You can directly sign out of an old Apple ID on your iPhone. Or you can wipe your iPhone to delete an old Apple ID without a password. Using an Apple ID removal is a better choice if you want to remove an old Apple ID without a password. The following is a comparison of ways to remove an old Apple ID.

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Part 2. How to Delete Old Apple ID from iPhone with Password

With the password for the old Apple ID, you can quickly get rid of old Apple ID on your iPhone. There are three practical methods you can use to remove an old Apple ID from your iPhone using the correct password.

Method 1. Sign Out of Old Apple ID on iPhone in Settings

If you can access the old Apple account password, the quickest and most direct method to remove old Apple ID on iPhone is to sign out of it in iPhone Settings.

Step 1. Head to Settings > your Apple ID name on your iPhone.

Step 2. Scroll down to tap Sign Out, then enter the password for your old Apple ID.

Step 3. Tap Turn Off, and your old Apple ID will be successfully logged out on your device.

Method 2. Remove Old Apple ID from iPhone at iCloud.com

If you no longer have the iPhone with you, you can sign in to the iCloud website to remove the old Apple ID from it. However, this only works if Find My iPhone was previously enabled on the device so that it can be detected and managed through iCloud.

Step 1. Go to iCloud.com in a web browser and enter your Apple ID credentials to log in to iCloud.

Step 2. Click the Find My button, then select your iPhone from the All Devices list.

Step 3. In the pop-up window, click the Remove This Device button.

Step 4. Click the Remove button and enter your Apple ID password.

Step 5. Click the Remove Device button to remove an old Apple ID from your device.

Method 3. Delete Old Apple ID from iPhone via Find My App

Apart from removing an old Apple ID from your iPhone at iCloud.com, you can also use the Find My app to remotely delete an old Apple ID on the iPhone. If you have more than one Apple device where you use the same Apple ID, you can follow the steps below.

Step 1. Open the Find My app on your Apple device and tap Devices at the bottom.

Step 2. Find and select your iPhone, then tap Remove This Device.

Step 3. Tap Remove on the pop-up window and enter your Apple ID password.

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Part 3. How to Remove Old Apple ID from iPhone without Password

If you have forgotten your old Apple ID password, or you are using a second-hand iPhone and are unable to access the Apple ID password, there are still other methods to solve the iPhone that keeps asking for the old Apple ID password. The difference between these methods is whether or not the data on the device will be erased.

Method 1. Remove Old Apple ID from iPhone via Apple ID Removal (No Data Loss)

One method to remove old Apple ID from iPhone without password and data loss is to use an Apple ID removal. This method is useful for those users who want to quickly and easily delete an old Apple ID on iPhone. When it comes to using an Apple ID removal, we do recommend MagFone iPhone Unlocker to you.

MagFone iPhone Unlocker is an ideal solution for users who want to delete Apple ID from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch without password. Moreover, it can unlock various screen locks like Face ID and Touch ID on those Apple mobile devices. With the help of MagFone iPhone Unlocker, you can bypass MDM and get rid of Screen Time without passcode. The following are the steps to remove old Apple ID from iPhone without password.

Step 1 Open MagFone and Connect iPhone to Computer

To begin with, you need to connect between your iPhone and your computer through a USB cable. Go to open MagFone iPhone Unlocker on the computer and enter into the Unlock Apple ID option then click on the Start button.

Step 2 Download and Verify the Firmware Package for iPhone

Continue to check the device information of your device shown on the screen. If there is something wrong, manually correct it. Then click the Download button to download the firmware package. When your device is running iOS 14.0 or earlier, you can directly skip this step.

Step 3 Remove Old Apple ID from iPhone without Password

Once completing the download of the firmware, you can click on the Unlock button to let MagFone iPhone Unlocker unlock old Apple ID from your iPhone. In the whole process, you need to keep your device connected to your computer.

Method 2. Erase Old Apple ID from iPhone via Factory Reset (Data Loss)

If you don't mind erasing your iPhone, you can remove the old Apple ID by performing a factory reset. This will delete all content and settings on the device, including the data associated with the old Apple account. After the reset is complete, you can sign in with a new Apple ID and set up the device again.

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

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

Step 3. Enter the screen passcode for your iPhone. Once you reset your iPhone to factory settings, you won't be asked to enter the password for your old Apple ID.

Method 3. Unlink Old Apple ID from iPhone via iTunes (Data Loss)

If you can connect your iPhone to a computer, you can use iTunes to restore the system. This will install the latest iOS and clear the old Apple account data. You will need to set up the device again after restoring.

Step 1. Launch iTunes after connecting your iPhone and computer via a USB cable.

Step 2. In iTunes, click your device icon and navigate to the Summary tab.

Step 3. Click the Restore iPhone button, then click it again to confirm that you want to restore your iPhone. Now you can restart your iPhone and log in to a new Apple ID.

Method 4. Wipe Old Apple ID from iPhone in Recovery Mode (Data Loss)

If your iPhone can't connect to iTunes normally, like being stuck on the boot screen or locked, you can use recovery mode to reset your device. Putting your iPhone into Recovery Mode allows iTunes to erase all content and settings, which can effectively remove the old Apple ID from the device.

Step 1. Power off your iPhone and connect it to your computer using a USB cable.

Step 2. Then press the correct buttons to put your device into recovery mode.

• iPhone 8 or later: Press and quickly release the volume up button, then the volume down button. Continue to press and hold the power button until you see the Connect to computer screen.
• iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press and hold the power and volume down buttons at the same time. Keep holding them until you see the Connect to computer screen.
• iPhone 6s or earlier: Press and hold both the Home and the power buttons at the same time. Keep holding them until you see the Connect to computer screen.

Step 3. Locate your device in iTunes or the Finder on your computer, then click the Restore button.

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Part 4. How to Get Rid of Old Apple ID on iPhone from Apple Devices

If the old Apple ID is still signed in on other Apple devices, you can also remove the old Apple account from your iPhone through other Apple devices. From another trusted Apple device that's using the same Apple ID, you can view all devices associated with that account and remove the iPhone you no longer want linked.

01Remove iPhone from Apple ID Device List on iPad or iPhone

Step 1. Navigate to Settings > your Apple ID name on an iPad or another iPhone.

Step 2. In the device list, find your iPhone and tap it to check the device information.

Step 3. Tap Remove from Account, then tap Remove to confirm that you want to disconnect your iPhone from an old Apple ID.

02Remove iPhone from Apple ID Device List on Mac

Step 1. Click System Preferences on a Mac, then click Apple ID.

Step 2. Click your iPhone on the left side of the window and see the device details.

Step 3. Click Remove from Account, then click it again to confirm. Now your iPhone will be removed from your old Apple ID.

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Part 5. FAQs about Deleting Old Apple Account

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Conclusion

Removing an old Apple ID from an iPhone is usually straightforward if you know the password. But what if you can't access the old Apple account password? In that case, MagFone iPhone Unlocker is a reliable option for deleting an old Apple account from your iPhone without a password and without losing data. If you plan to use other erase methods to remove an Apple ID, be sure to create a backup of your iPhone in advance to avoid permanent data loss.