Question
Is it possible to remove Find My iPhone without previous owner?
Yes, it is.
Even though Apple markets the Find My functionality as the method to lock down your phone in the event of theft or loss, the reality is that it is possible to bypass. There are a few good reasons why you would want to remove Find My iPhone from your device!
Part 1. When Do You Want to Remove Find My iPhone?
For the most part, Find My iPhone is helpful. It keeps would-be thieves from stealing phones and putting them on the market. There are some instances where people might get locked out of their phones by no fault of their own. They'll want to know how to remove Find my iPhone without the previous owner in these cases.
The most common scenario is if you've purchased a used iPhone, you may get unlucky and receive a device with Find My iPhone turned on. Sadly, this situation happens relatively frequently. If you can contact the old owner, you can ask them to remove the lock. However, if the old owner has gone MIA, you'll then have to figure out how to remove Find My iPhone without the previous owner.
Another case is where you sell or give your iPhone or iPad to someone, only to realize that you forgot to remove Find My iPhone. If you can't remember your iCloud account's user name or password, you won't be able to help the person get into their device. In these instances, you'll also want to have a way to remove Find My iPhone.
Finally, another less common scenario is when some technical bugs or glitches happen. Maybe you have to send your device in for repair, or maybe your phone is just acting weirdly, and you want to erase everything and start fresh. In these cases, you'll want to remove Find My iPhone. But, if you don't remember the password, again, you'll find yourself stuck.
There are more examples of when you'd want to know how to remove Find My iPhone without the previous owner or password, but these are the top three.
Part 2. 3 Top Ways on How to Remove Find My iPhone without Previous Owner
There are 3 primary ways to remove Find My iPhone on a device, even if you cannot get a hold of the previous owner.
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The best method is to use WooTechy iSalvor. This fantastic software will let you turn off Find My iPhone on your iOS device with just a few mouse clicks. It runs on Mac OS and Windows. So, you can use this program no matter which operating system you use. Besides, iSalvor's intuitive interface makes it easy to bypass the lock, no matter how tech-savvy you are.
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If you're looking to remove Find My iPhone with WooTechy iSalvor, you can follow the simple steps or watch the Video Tutorial below.
Step 1. First, you'll need to download WooTechy iSalvor and install it on your computer. Run iSalvor and select "Turn Off FMI" on the first screen.
Step 2. You'll need to connect your iOS device to your computer. When prompted on your phone, tap "Trust".
Step 3. You'll see a screen entitled "Please Jailbreak Your Device". Click "Next" on that screen. You'll need to follow the on-screen instructions to jailbreak your device from iPhone 6-X. Check Jailbreak Tutorial if your device is from iPhone XR-11 Pro Max.
Step 4. Once you've jailbroken your device, iSalvor will then turn off FMI for you.
Step 5. You'll see a screen entitled "Finish Turning Off Find My [device]". Verify that FMI is off or on, and then click "Confirm".
Step 6. iSalvor will automatically remove the previous Apple ID to avoid turning off Find My iPhone with password.
Reset your device as per the on-screen instructions, and you'll be able to use your phone as a new device.
Watch the video tutorial to remove Find My iPhone without previous owner.
You may be also interested in how to remove Find My iPhone activation lock without previous owner if you are stuck in activation lock screen.
2 DNS Server Bypass
Another method for removing Find My iPhone without the previous owner is using the DNS method. Now, it's worth noting that this method does not entirely remove Find My from the device. Instead, it lets you use some standard functions without needing to bypass the activation lock by effectively allowing you to load the web browser without needing to unlock your phone.
To use this method, follow these steps.
Step 1. Set up your device until you reach the Wi-Fi settings page.
Step 2. Tap on the "i" icon. If you've already connected, tap "Forget This Network" as well, go back to settings and re-tap the "i" icon.
Step 3. Next to the DNS row, enter 104.154.51.7 for North America, 104.155.28.90 for Europe, 104.155.220.58 for Asia, or 78.100.17.60 for everywhere else.
Step 4. Tap the Wi-Fi button in the top-left and connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Step 5. On the next page, you'll see the iCloud bypass page. Click "Activation Help".
You'll see the web browser load up, and you'll be able to perform some standard tasks.
3 Ask for Apple Support
Finally, the last method is to get Apple to remove the iCloud activation lock. To have Apple remove Find My iPhone, you'll need to go to an Apple Store and present evidence that you own the device (a receipt showing that you paid for it is usually sufficient).
While this sounds easy, there are a couple of issues:
First, if you received the device as a gift, it doesn't work as you'll have no proof of ownership. Purchasing proof is required in this case.
Additionally, you're at the mercy of the Apple employee who may or may not agree to unlock the device.
Part 3. How to Remove Find My iPhone with the Previous Owner
Let's suppose that you can contact the previous owner, and they do remember their password. That will make removing the activation lock much easier! There are 2 ways that the previous owner can remove the lock - either they can do so on the iOS device itself, or they can log into iCloud.com and remove it remotely.
1#. Remove Find My iPhone Directly
If the previous owner has physical access to your device, follow these steps to remove Find My.
Step 1. If you're on the screen of turning off of Find My iPhone, have the person enter their Apple ID and password.
Step 2. Tap "Turn off". Find My iPhone will be disabled.
Step 3. Then "Erase All Content and Settings" in Settings to reset the iPhone. The iPhone will be completely new after that.
2#. Remove Find My iPhone Remotely
Conversely, if the previous owner cannot physically access your device, here are the steps to remove Find My [device].
Step 1. Go to iCloud.com.
Step 2. Sign in to iCloud and then click on the Find My icon on the dashboard.
Step 3. Select the device from the "All Devices" dropdown.
Step 4. You'll see an option for "Remove from Account". Select that.
Part 4. Tips to Find the Previous Owner of a Locked iOS Device
If you're having issues finding your locked iOS device's previous owner, all hope is not lost. Here are some tips to help you find the owner and get them to unlock your device!
If you purchased the device online, check any receipts you may have received. You'll often see a user name, company, or something on there that will give you a clue about who owned the device. If you bought it from a company, call up the company and request that they track down the person who traded it (or give you a refund).
Another way to find the previous owner is to pop the SIM card from the locked iPhone and put it into another phone. That will let you see the phone number associated with it. If you're lucky, they'll have ported over the number so you can call it and reach the old owner. If not, then a quick search online of the old phone number might reveal more details about who previously had it.
If you received the phone via mail, look at the packaging for it. Usually, there will be a return label on the box. You can get some information on the old owner that way.
To Sum Up
Ultimately, the most straightforward method for how to remove Find My iPhone without the previous owner is to use WooTechy iSalvor. Assuming you have a supported iPhone or iPad and iOS version, it's the only guaranteed way for you to be able to use your device again! Get the trial today to confirm that it quickly remove Find My iPhone and get you able to enjoy your iOS device!
