From work e-mail to online financial passwords, numerous individuals have a wide range of sensitive data stored on their Apple® devices. In the event that you intend to exchange or sell a MacBook® workstation, iPhone®, iPad®, or additional items, it's imperative to remove all documents beforehand. Doing as such is the most ideal approach to prevent identity theft and different issues that emerge when personal details get into the wrong hands. Here is a manual for how you can keep data on old Apple devices from prying eyes. 

How to Prepare Apple Devices for a Sale or Trade-In

Remove All Documents Stored on the Device

Before you remove contacts, photographs, calendar updates, and other data from the Apple device, try to sign out of iCloud® first. Else, you could unintentionally erase the data on different devices connected to your Apple ID. After backing up records on iCloud or an external hard drive, tap on the "Settings" tab and click the "General" option. From that point, follow the prompts to reset the device and remove all content and customized settings. You may need to type in a password before the activity can be finished. 

Contact the Service Provider 

Regardless whether you're selling or exchanging an iPhone with or without a SIM card, you need to ensure the device is ready for the new owner. Connect with your service provider to update them of the change. They can give help to guarantee services are accessible for the new user, just as give directions on the best way to clear SIM card memory, if necessary. 

Change Apple ID Password

On the off chance that the Apple device is in the ownership of the new owner before personal information is removed, connect with the person to check whether they will do it for you. In the event that this is impossible, change the password related with your Apple ID. This protects against anybody having the access to get to your files and delete the documents from the iCloud server.

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