Securely Selling Your iPhone: A Guide to Removing iCloud Account

Steps to Remove iCloud Account:

Backup Your Data:
- Before removing the iCloud account, ensure you have a recent backup of your iPhone’s data. Go to “Settings” > [Your Name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup, and select “Back Up Now.”
Disable Find My iPhone:
- Open “Settings” and tap on your name.
- Go to “Find My” and select “Find My iPhone.”
- Toggle off “Find My iPhone” and enter your Apple ID password to confirm.
Sign Out of iCloud:
- Return to “Settings” > [Your Name].
- Scroll down and click “Sign Out” at the bottom.
- Enter your Apple ID password and select “Turn Off” to confirm.
Erase Content and Settings:
- After signing out, go to “Settings” > General > Reset.
- Tap “Erase All Content and Settings.”
- Enter your device passcode and confirm to erase all data and settings.