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Do I need to sign out before selling my iPhone?

Chiara Corsaro
Phone & Computer Repair Technician
Chiara Corsaro is the General Manager and Apple Certified Mac & iOS Technician for macVolks, Inc., an Apple Authorized Service Provider located in the San Francisco Bay Area. macVolks, Inc. was founded in 1990, is accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) with an A+ rating, and is part of the Apple Consultants Network (ACN).

Chiara Corsaro

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Yes, you need to do it if you are planning to sell or recycle it. Even if you securely wipe your iPhone but still leave yourself logged in, it would essentially be locked by your Apple ID. So it's always recommended to make sure that you deauthorize everything prior to getting rid of an iOS device.

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How can I recover my Apple password?

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Go to the browser, preferably Safari, and go to iCloud.com. Try to sign into your account and use Forgot Password. You will receive an email, just follow the directions in it to get a new password.

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How can I create a new Apple ID account?

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Go to icloud.com and create a new account. You can add another email address to your phone.

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I am unable to download apps from the app store. iPhone 12 pro. Any advice?

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Then your Apple ID is disabled for security reasons and you will have to go to iforgotapple.com to regain access to your account.

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How can I recover my Apple ID?

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You will need to go to iforgotapple.com to reset your ID, your password, or security questions. Follow the on-screen prompts to gain access to Apple services again.

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What if it does not let you sign out?

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When you try to sign out of an Apple ID after your last sign out was within 90 days, it will say that you can’t sign out for [number] days. This can take up to 90 days. In such cases, you will need to wait to sign out of your Apple ID, so only sign into your own Apple ID or you will get locked out of it for three months.

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