Level 1

4 points

Can iCloud be hacked if you had an old iPhone and gave it to someone

Can iCloud be hacked if you had an old iPhone and gave it to someone

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

Posted on Jul 4, 2023 07:02 AM

Reply

Top-ranking reply

Level 7

30,440 points

Posted on Jul 4, 2023 07:11 AM

These are the steps which should have be taken.

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

View in context

Similar questions

Apple ID help I need help with getting my information from old iCloud that is COMPROMISED or I have had someone take my SIM card and put different one m my brand new iPhone 13
219 1
Can hackers access my iCloud after deleting it? Can hackers access my iCloud after deleting it? [Edited by Moderator]
504 1
Asked to sign into various unknown Apple ID that is not mine when transferring data between iPhones Hi Everyone, yesterday I have transferred data from my wife’s old iPhone 11 (she was the only owner) and my old iPhone pro 12 (restored), both phones was only used from us and used just mine and my wife’s iCloud accounts. unexpectedly, during the transfer of the purchased Apps, the iPhone on which I was transferring the data started asking me for access to many unknown icloud accounts… has anyone had the same happen? hackers?
1291 2

2 replies

Top-ranking reply

Level 7

30,440 points

Jul 4, 2023 07:11 AM in response to kerin65

These are the steps which should have be taken.

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Reply

Level 9

67,602 points

Jul 4, 2023 07:04 AM in response to kerin65

As long as you properly erased the phone before giving it away, no.

Reply

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Can iCloud be hacked if you had an old iPhone and gave it to someone

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up