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If you’re planning to sell your Apple device, it’s important to disconnect any location-sharing features and wipe it free of any sensitive data. To ensure you’re disconnected, you’ll want to visit and choose your Apple Watch from the All Devices list and then remove the device from your account. (Huge) By accessing the Find My feature in Settings, using the Find My app, or. From there, you’ll click the little blue “i” icon, and then you’ll have the option to Unpair Apple Watch. Find My iPhone is Apple's way of helping you locate your lost or misplaced phone, even if the device is offline. Then, you can go into your Apple Watch app on a second iOS device, select My Watch, and then select the Apple Watch you are working with. First, you’ll want to make sure you fully turn off your watch. You can also disconnect an Apple Watch if you’ve paired it with your iPhone or other iOS device. For macOS 10.14 and below, you can start directly at the iCloud step. Then, you’ll be prompted to log in to your Apple ID.
If using macOS 15.15 and above, select Apple ID > iCloud > uncheck Find My Mac. First, you’ll want to select the Apple icon and then System Preferences from the dropdown.įor the next steps, you’ll want to determine which operating system you’re running on.
However, the process varies a bit for Mac and other Apple products. The steps above will work on iPhones, iPads, and even on the iPod Touch. To remove your iPhone on iOS 12 or an earlier operating system, all you’ll need to do is click into Settings > Your Apple ID > iCloud (Enter your password) > then tap Turn Off when prompted to disable Find My iPhone. Stop Find My iPhone on iOS 12 and Earlier OSsĮarlier operating systems have fewer steps – and available features – when it comes to disconnecting. Log in to your Apple ID and select Turn Off. You can also disable the Find My network button, which is an added step to help those who have lost their devices, or Send Last Location, which pings Apple of a user’s location when their battery is critically low.Ĥ. Click into your Apple ID by selecting your name at the top of the screen.ģ. From there, follow the instructions below.ġ. Get started by opening up your Settings menu. Stop Find My iPhone on iOS 13 and Later OSs The iOS 13 release slightly altered how Apple users can make the switch, but you’ll find the process to be surprisingly easy no matter which operating system your device runs on. Whether that’s your case or you have another reason to disconnect, T&E Repair has some step-by-step instructions for removing your iOS device. The most common reason people choose to turn off Find My iPhone is they’re selling their device.
Although it’s easily one of the most notable iPhone features, there are several instances where you may decide it’s time to stop sharing your location. If you’re like us, Find My iPhone has probably saved you one too many times.