How to Stop Syncing iPhone Safari Data to iCloud

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This wikiHow will teach you how to disable syncing Safari data to iCloud on your iPhone, so that your browsing and account data cannot be accessed on other devices with access to your iCloud account.

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    This is the grey icon with cogs located on one of the home screens. [1]
    • It may also be located in the “Utilities” folder on a home screen.
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    [2] This is in the fourth set of options.
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    • Enter your Apple ID and password.
    • Tap Sign in .
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    This will stop syncing your Safari browsing and account data to iCloud. [3] Your browsing history will not be accessible from other devices signed into your iCloud account or restored from an iCloud backup.
    • This data will still be retained locally on your device. See here to see how to remove the local data.
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      References

      1. ↑ Gonzalo Martinez. Computer & Phone Repair Specialist. Expert Interview. 31 March 2021.
      2. ↑ Gonzalo Martinez. Computer & Phone Repair Specialist. Expert Interview. 31 March 2021.
      3. ↑ Gonzalo Martinez. Computer & Phone Repair Specialist. Expert Interview. 31 March 2021.

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