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.
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What happens when you remove a device from an Apple ID?

If you remove a device from your Apple ID, then the device will no longer be able to access any of your iCloud content. This includes apps, music, photos, and anything else that is stored in the cloud.
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What happens Remove Device from iCloud?

Deleting a device or remote erase.

Note that Find My iPhone will continue to display your customised message even after the device has been erased. And if you do retrieve your device, you can restore it from your iCloud backup. Removing a device is easy when you delink the device.
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Does removing device from iCloud erase photos?

Any selected images will be deleted from iCloud, but if you've turned off iCloud Photos, the photos on your other devices will remain intact.
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What happens when you remove a device from an account?

When you remove an account, everything associated with that account is also deleted from your phone. This includes email, contacts, and settings.
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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. Once completed, an email is sent.
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Should you remove your old iPhone from account?

Your Apple devices use iCloud to stay backed up and in sync. If you're no longer using a device, though, you should remove it from your iCloud account. If you acquired an Apple device that's still connected to someone else's iCloud account, contact the previous owner and ask them to remove it using iCloud.com.
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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.
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Will erasing old iPhone affect new iPhone?

No, it will not. Erasing the old device will not affect the new one.
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How can I see what devices are connected to my iCloud?

See information about devices signed in with your Apple ID on...
  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:
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What happens if I use the same Apple ID on two devices?

Using the same Apple ID means that you can share iTunes playlists, App store downloads and purchases, share messages, and face timing. Also, the location displayed on finding my phone will show both locations.
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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.
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Does erasing all data on one device affect other devices iPhone?

No, it only erases the data on your device and is required in order to restore an iCloud backup. If you look at the responses already posted in this thread, you will see that erasing one device has no effect on any other device or computer.
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How do I clear my old iPhone before I sell it?

Go back to Settings and tap General > Transfer or Reset [device] > Erase All Content and Settings. If you turned on Find My [device], you might need to enter your Apple ID and password. If your device uses eSIM, choose the option to erase your device and the eSIM profile when asked.
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Will erasing an old phone affect my new phone?

Before you trade in your old phone, it's absolutely critical to properly wipe the data clean. Choosing to “restore” or “factory reset” your device will work – if encrypted. For Android users, if your existing phone runs Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or newer, your data will already be encrypted by default.
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How do I delete photos from iCloud without deleting them from my iPhone?

If you want to delete photos from iCloud but keep them on your iOS devices, make sure to disable iCloud Photos first. Go to Settings -> Apple ID (your name at the very top) -> iCloud -> Photos -> Toggle off “iCloud Photos”. Now, when you delete photos from iCloud, they will stay on your iPhone.
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Do I really need iCloud?

You should definitely use iCloud backup. Whether it's a toilet phone or you leave it on the roof of your car, iPhones live dangerous lives and you should always have a backup. iCloud Backups count against your available iCloud Storage.
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How do I stop my iPhone from syncing with iCloud?

On an iPhone:

Open the Settings app and tap [Your Name] at the top of the screen. Go to iCloud, then turn off the toggle for any apps you don't want to sync with iCloud.
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Will erasing my old iPad affect my new one?

Finally, tap Settings > General > Reset. From the list of options, select Erase all content and settings and confirm your choice. This will wipe your old iPad clean, but nothing on your new iPad will be affected.
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Will erasing iPad affect iPhone?

If you reset your iPad completely, it will not affect your phone at all. They are different devices with their own backups. The backups can be shared from one device to another, but you can safely reset the iPad without worrying about the phone.
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How do I stop sharing iCloud on other devices?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap your name, then tap Family Sharing.
  3. Tap your name.
  4. Tap Stop Using Family Sharing.
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How do I separate my iPhone from my husbands?

Tap on Settings > iCloud > Delete Account (only deletes it from this device, not from iCloud; the person keeping the current account will not be affected,) provide the password to turn off Find My Phone and choose to Keep on My iDevice when prompted. Sign in with a different Apple ID to create your new account.
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How do I stop Apple devices syncing with each other?

How to Stop an iPad and iPhone from Syncing Handoff
  1. Open the Settings app on your iPad.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap the toggle next to Handoff to turn it off.
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Can someone see my texts with my Apple ID?

Yes. If they can login to your iCloud then they have the exact same access as you do. iCloud has no way of knowing who is using the AppleID and signing in.
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How do I stop two iPhones from sharing texts?

Control where iMessages appear by going to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Uncheck phone numbers and email addresses.
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