Resetting iPhone XR with shared iCloud account: Will it affect other devices?

I want to reset my other iPhone XR because I forgot the screen password but does that affect all the phones and ipad i have because they all have the same iCloud account?pls answer


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Original Title: Reset my iphone

Posted on Aug 28, 2025 07:41 AM

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Aug 28, 2025 07:46 AM in response to shorouq112

No, resetting one device even on a shared account won't affect the other device(s) on the same account. That said, Apple has recommended for more than a decade now, that Apple Accounts should NOT be shared, unless you are the only user of the account. Are you the only other user?


See this --> Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple Account - Apple Support


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