Can you wipe an iPhone without Apple ID?

How can I erase my iPhone without Apple ID password? You can reset iPhone without Apple ID by using the Recovery Mode. Press the 'Home' button and 'Wake/Sleep' button until the 'Recovery' screen appears. Then press the 'Volume Down' and 'Wake/Sleep' buttons.
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How do I remove an Apple ID from my iPhone without the password?

A: Removing the previous owner's Apple ID without a password is easy. All you have to do is go to your device settings, select the 'General' option, and look for the option 'Reset'. Then select 'Erase All Content and Settings'. This will remove the old account and allow you to start fresh with a new account.
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Do I need my Apple ID to erase my iPhone?

Go back to Settings and tap General > Transfer or Reset [device] > Erase All Content and Settings. If you turned on Find My [device], you might need to enter your Apple ID and password. If your device uses eSIM, choose the option to erase your device and the eSIM profile when asked.
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How do I force my iPhone to factory reset?

Tap Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device]

Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
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How do I erase my iPhone if the Apple ID is not working?

Put your iPhone to Recovery Mode and use iTunes to reset your iOS device without Apple ID passcode. Alternatively, you can use Stellar iPhone Eraser software that resets the iPhone if you have forgotten your Apple ID passcode. Learn more on how to erase all content and settings if passcode not working.
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How to Erase iPhone without Apple ID Password If Forgot

How do I wipe my stolen iPhone?

Remotely erase your device or a family member's device
  1. In Find Devices on iCloud.com, select the device in the All Devices list on the left. If you've already selected a device, you can click All Devices to return to the list and select a new device.
  2. Click Erase This Device.
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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How do I completely wipe my iPhone?

Prepare your content and settings to transfer to a new iPhone: Tap Get Started, then follow the onscreen instructions. When you finish, return to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone, then tap Erase All Content and Settings. Erase all of your data from iPhone: Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
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Can I delete and reset my Apple ID?

Sign in with your Apple ID at privacy.apple.com on a Mac, PC, iPhone, or iPad, and select “Request to delete your account”. Please keep in mind that deletion of your Apple ID is permanent, and your account could not be restored once deleted.
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Does factory reset remove iCloud?

A factory reset will erase all the data on the device, but it will not affect your iCloud account or your iCloud backup. To access your iCloud backup after a factory reset, you will need to sign in to your iCloud account on the device and restore the backup.
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How do I prepare my iPhone for a new owner?

Go to Settings > [ your name], scroll down, tap Sign Out, enter your Apple ID password, then tap Turn Off. Erase all content and settings that contain personal information. If you previously turned on Find My for your iPhone, Activation Lock is removed when you erase iPhone, making it ready for a new owner.
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What happens if you can't reset your Apple ID?

Account recovery is a process designed to get you back into your Apple ID account when you don't have enough information to reset your password. For security reasons, it might take several days or longer before you can use your account again.
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Does erasing iPhone really delete everything?

All data will be zero out. The iCloud data is still there on iCloud but not on that device you've erased. When you have a new iPhone, you can sign in with the same Apple ID and password, the iCloud data will then auto sync back to the new device.
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Is it safe to sell iPhone after factory reset?

Yes, it is safe to sell an iPhone after a factory reset which erase all your personal data on the device. But remember to have a data backup and sign out of Apple ID before factory reset. If I reset my iPhone for selling, will data be recovered by another person?
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Can people wipe stolen iphones?

Login to the Find My app using Apple ID and Password. Select the stolen iPhone from the drop-down menu. A tiny box will open at the left side on iCloud Find Device screen with three options – Play Sound, Lost Mode, and Erase iPhone, all highlighted in green.
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What happens if you factory reset a stolen iPhone?

Doing a factory reset on a lost iPhone 13 does not remove iCloud Activation. So yes, even after doing a factory reset, it can still be tracked. If you are the owner, you can remotely erase the phone to keep your data from being stolen and you will still be able to find your device using Find My.
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Can iPhone be tracked after factory reset?

Apple has implemented a feature called Find My Network, which allows the device to be tracked even when it's turned off, factory reset, or in power reserve mode [2]. This feature works by keeping the iPhone in a low-power state, allowing nearby iOS devices to access its Bluetooth signal and relay its location.
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How much does it cost for Apple to factory reset iPhone?

So if I go in will they charge to factory reset it? Unless they have to do actual repairs or replace your device, they don't charge.
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What is the difference between reset and erase on iPhone?

'Reset' / 'Reset All Settings': This will reset all of your settings to their factory defaults, but it will not erase any of your personal data. Erase All Content and Settings: This will erase all of your personal data and restore your iPhone to its factory default settings.
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Does removing SIM card remove all data from phone?

Removing the SIM card from your phone does not erase the data stored on the phone itself. The SIM card primarily contains information related to your mobile network subscription, such as your phone number and contacts stored on the SIM card.
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How many times can you reset Apple ID?

How many times can I change my apple id? You can change it as often as you want. Some people have had problems changing the address when they use their iCloud address as their Apple ID.
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Is iCloud password same as Apple ID?

Your Apple ID is the account that you use to access Apple services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. It includes the email address and password that you use to sign in as well as all the contact, payment, and security details that you use across Apple services.
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How do I erase my phone to give it to someone else?

For Android:
  1. Go to "Settings."
  2. Select "Backup and reset."
  3. Select "Factory data reset."
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Can someone use my old iPhone?

You can still use the iPhone if the previous owner did not remove iCloud ID. However, You must not reset the phone to its factory settings as after reset it will ask ask again for iCloud ID and password which you will not be having.
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What happens when I remove a device from my Apple ID?

All your content is erased, Activation Lock is turned off, and someone else can now activate the device.
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Can two iPhones have the same Apple ID?

Yes, two iPhones can be activated with the same iCloud account. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, both iPhones will sync the same iCloud data, including contacts, calendars, and photos. This can be helpful if you want to keep everything in sync between the two devices.
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