How to remove Apple id from old phone

I sold my old iPhone 7plus and thought I had it all unlocked and ready. Buyer is telling me they can’t get into the phone without my Appleid password. How can I get the phone to open for her without giving her my password? I’ve erased the phone and have no access to it anymore.

Posted on Oct 20, 2022 3:24 PM

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Eric Root

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Oct 20, 2022 5:27 PM in response to Widm222

See the 'Turn off Activation Lock on a device' section in the article below.

Find My iPhone - Remove a device from Find My iPhone on iCloud.com. -

Widm222 Author

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Oct 20, 2022 6:27 PM in response to Eric Root

Thanks so much!!

Eric Root

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Oct 20, 2022 6:53 PM in response to Widm222

You are welcome. Glad to help.

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