Cannot log out Apple ID

Hi! My friends gave me his old iPhone XR, I found his Apple ID still here, so I was going to log out and log in my Apple ID. But I don't know his password. Is there any method to log out without password?

Posted on May 10, 2024 02:18 AM

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Posted on May 14, 2024 04:50 AM

The best way is to call your friend and ask him to log out the apple id, or the data will be erased.

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May 10, 2024 02:30 AM in response to DalenHsiao123

If they are your friend, please call them and ask for the password. There is no way you can get into this iPhone without the passcode.


Apple ID and Activation Lock


iCloud uses Apple ID credentials.


If you do not remember the Apple ID Password then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If you do not remember the Apple ID then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support



If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.


If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.



May 14, 2024 08:14 AM in response to DalenHsiao123

An earlier reply said: "If they are your friend, please call them and ask for the password." You don't need to do that, and even if they are your friend they are unlikely to give you their password anyway since it would be a pretty big security compromise for them. Your friend can sign out remotely. Have a look at this article which describes exactly your situation: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support






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