Erase iPhone without Apple ID - is that possible?

If you want to delete your iPhone without access to your Apple ID, this is possible, but with a certain restriction. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do it.

Delete iPhone: Can I do this without an Apple ID?

• Since iOS 7, iPhones and iPads have been protected against theft using the "Find my iPhone" function. If you forgot the password for your Apple ID, this function can also doom you. In this case, you should restore your password.
• If you want to restore your iPhone, i.e. delete all data, you must deactivate the function beforehand. To do this, open the "Settings" app and select the function in the "iCloud" category. However, you need the password to deactivate it.

Delete iPhone without Apple ID

• If you have not activated the "Find my iPhone" function, you can easily delete the iPhone. However, this is rarely that easy.
• Without the Apple ID password, you can delete the iPhone using the DFU mode on the PC. However, your iPhone remains linked to the Apple ID, so you still need the password to activate it.

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