Remove Your iPhone From Your Trusted Devices List
As you probably know, Apple automatically adds devices that use your Apple ID to a list of trusted devices. This makes it easier to know which devices are “safe,” and it also lets you keep track of everything you own.
With that said, if you’re disposing of your iPhone, you should remove it from your list of trusted devices first so it doesn’t appear in your Apple ID account. Signing out of your Apple ID or even wiping your iPhone won’t always accomplish this, so here’s what you need to do:
- Open the Settings app on another device, such as your new iPhone or an iPad (or System Settings on a Mac)
- Tap on your Apple ID.
- Scroll down and select the older iPhone you want to dispose of.
- Choose Remove from Account.
And that’s it. Keep in mind, however, that you’ll need to do this from a different device. You can remove the Apple device you’re currently using.