5 Easy Ways to Unlink Two iPhones with the Same Apple ID
When logging into your Apple ID on other iPhones, this device will be trusted if you forget to sign out. So, you can directly open Settings or use other ways to remove all other iOS devices from the same Apple ID, in order to stop sharing iCloud data or any purchases in Apple Store. There are step-by-step methods in this guide.
- Contents:
- Method 1: Disconnect Two iPhones in Settings
- Method 2: Open iCloud to Unlink Two iPhones
- Method 3: Remove Another Device via iTunes
- Method 4: Unlink Two iPhones in Find My iPhone
- Method 5: Remove Apple ID Without Password
Method 1: Disconnect Two iPhones in Settings
It’s fairly easy to unlink two iPhones with the same Apple ID in Settings. Once you have an Apple ID on the iPhone, the trusted devices list will appear under the Apple ID profile. Just remove it by clicking the device.
On iPhone or iPad:
Step 1: Open Settings and then click the Apple ID name.
Step 2: Scroll down to find the trusted devices list. After that, tap on the device name.
Step 3: Click the Remove from Account button and hit Remove to confirm.
Step 4: After that, you can create a new Apple ID on another iOS device and sign in with it.
On Mac:
Step 1: Click the Apple menu > Choose System Preferences.
Step 2: Tap on the Apple ID name. Then select the iPhone device from the trusted devices list.
Step 3: Click Remove from Account and hit the Remove button again. Next, this device linked to your Apple ID can be removed.
Method 2: Open iCloud to Unlink Two iPhones
With the exception of the Settings app, Apple’s iCloud website can also help you remove this Apple ID account from other iOS devices only if you know its password.
Step 1: Go to the official iCloud website. Sign in with your Apple ID account.
Step 2: Find the Find My option and enter the Apple ID password.
Step 3: Under All Devices, choose the unknown or unused device. Then click Remove This Device.
Method 3: Remove Another Device via iTunes
Do you want to receive an Apple ID verification code on only one iPhone? If yes, use iTunes to disconnect two or more iPhones with the same Apple ID.
Step 1: Open iTunes on your computer and sign in with Apple ID credentials.
Step 2: Click the Account option on the top menu > Select View My Account > Hit Manage Devices.
Step 3: From the devices list, tap on the Remove button next to the iPhone name. After that, click Done.
Method 4: Unlink Two iPhones in Find My iPhone
If you have used the Find My app installed on the iPhone, you can find all the iPhone devices you don’t want to link to. So, try to remove the device here.
Step 1: Open Find My and click the Devices option at the bottom.
Step 2: Select the iPhone and tap on Remove This Device. Continue to choose Remove and enter the Apple ID password.
Step 3: After the removal, the iPhone device will disappear from the list.
Method 5: Remove Apple ID Without Password
Another way is to turn off iCloud sync in Settings if you are unwilling to sign out of the same Apple ID on other devices. What if you don’t know the Apple ID password after buying a second-hand iPhone linked with others’ iPhone? Cocosenor iPhone Passcode Tuner can assist you remove the Apple ID.
Step 1: Download and install the program on a computer. Then open it and choose Remove Apple ID.
Step 2: Connect your iPhone to the PC using a USB cable. After that, click the Start button.
Step 3: The Apple ID can be removed quickly. Otherwise, continue to take the following steps if Find My iPhone is enabled.
Step 4: Ensure there is a screen lock on the iPhone and then enter 0000 in the box. After that, tap on Next.
Step 5: Make sure you have turned on Two-Factor Authentication. Then enter 0000 and click Next.
Step 6: Tap on the Download button to get the firmware package.
Step 7: After downloading and verifying, click Unlock on the screen.
Step 8: When Removed Apple ID Successfully shows up, continue to hit Next. And use your device passcode to remove iCloud Activation lock when setting up iPhone (just click Unlock with Passcode > Use Device Passcode > Enter the passcode).
