Find My iPhone (FMIP) and Activation Lock for Apple Devices
Remove a device from Find Devices and remove Activation Lock remotely
What are Find My and Activation Lock?
Find My is an Apple service that helps you locate your devices. When you turn on Find My, it automatically enables a security feature called Activation Lock.
Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch if it is ever lost or stolen. It secures your device by requiring your Apple Account password before anyone can sign out of iCloud, erase the device, or reactivate it.
Activation Lock MUST BE DISABLED before you trade in your device so that the device can be activated by a new user.
Can I disable Find My iPhone and Activation Lock if I already sent in my trade-in?
Yes, you can disable Find My iPhone and Activation Lock remotely if you already shipped your trade-in. Follow these step-by-step instructions to turn off Find My and remove Activation Lock remotely .
Updated 20 days ago