How-To
How to Disable Find My iPhone Before Selling (2026)
Updated 3 min readBy SellYourMac Editorial
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'Activation Lock' is Apple's anti-theft feature. It's tied to your Apple ID, and it survives a factory reset. Disable it before selling, every time, no exceptions.
On iPhone or iPad
Settings → [Your name] → Find My → Find My iPhone → toggle off → enter your Apple ID password.
On MacBook
Apple menu → System Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → scroll to Find My Mac → toggle off → enter password.
If you already sold the device
Sign in to iCloud.com → Find My → All Devices → select the device → 'Remove from Account'. Tell the buyer to power-cycle, and Activation Lock will release within minutes.
