Does removing iPhone from iCloud erase data?

If you no longer have the device because you gave it away or sold it, you need to remotely erase it before you can remove it from the account. Content from the device is erased but not any of your previous backups stored in iCloud.

How do I unlink my iPhone from iCloud?

How to remove a device from iCloud using an iPhone or iPad

  1. Start the Settings app and then tap your account name at the top of the screen.
  2. Scroll down to find the list of devices connected to your account. Tap the one you want to remove.
  3. Tap “Remove from Account.” You’ll need to confirm you want to do this.

What happens when you erase iPhone from Find My iPhone?

What happens when you erase a device in Find My iPhone? A confirmation email is sent to your Apple ID email address. Activation Lock remains on to protect it. Your Apple ID and password are required to reactivate the device.

What does removing iCloud do?

Any photos, videos, or documents you have stored in the cloud — those will be permanently deleted. Any subscriptions you signed up for using your Apple ID will be cancelled. Messages sent to your account via iMessage, FaceTime, or iCloud mail.

How do I turn off iCloud without deleting everything?

How to turn off iCloud Photo Library without deleting photos on your iPhone

  1. Within the Settings app, tap your name.
  2. Tap iCloud.
  3. Tap Photos.
  4. Toggle iCloud Photos to the Off position.
  5. Tap Download Photos & Videos.

How do I know who is on my iCloud?

See your devices

  1. On iCloud.com, go to Account Settings.
  2. In the My Devices section, select a device in the list. Note: If one of your devices isn’t listed, make sure you’re signed in on the device with your Apple ID. You can view the following information: The device model.

What happens when I remove a device from iCloud?

When you remove your device from iCloud, it gets removed from the device list of Find My iPhone. It also turns off your former iPhone’s Activation lock. When your iPhone is lost and you remove it from iCloud, everything will be removed from the device. That means your data is safe and secure.

What happens when you erase device on Find My Device?

Erase device: Permanently deletes all data on your phone (but might not delete SD cards). After you erase, Find My Device won’t work on the phone. Important: If you find your phone after erasing, you’ll likely need your Google Account password to use it again.

How do I unlink two iPhones from the same Apple ID?

Go to iCloud.com, and then, go to Find iPhone > All Devices. Browse the list of all your devices and click the one you want to unlink. Click on the Remove from Account button. Type your Apple ID, and then, click the Trust button to skip the verification process.

Why is my iPhone syncing with another phone?

Helpful answers. This is happening because you are sharing iCloud accounts. When you do this, any synced data such as contacts is merged across devices and the merged list appears on all devices. Also, any action (such as deleting contacts) also happens on all devices sharing the account.