When selling your iPhone, the most useful built-in feature to facilitate the process is . This single action handles several critical tasks at once: it wipes your personal data, signs you out of your Apple Account, and automatically disables Find My and Activation Lock , which ensures the next owner can actually set up and use the device. Key Preparation Checklist
: If you are switching to a non-Apple phone (like Android), turn off iMessage in Settings > Messages to avoid missing incoming texts. SELL MY IPHONE
: Disable Stolen Device Protection (Settings > Privacy & Security) before resetting to avoid a one-hour security delay if you are at a trade-in store. When selling your iPhone, the most useful built-in
: Back up your iPhone to iCloud (Settings > [Name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup) or a computer to ensure you can transfer your photos and messages to a new device. : Disable Stolen Device Protection (Settings > Privacy
Before you hit that reset button, follow these essential steps to maximize your value and protect your privacy:
: If you use an Apple Watch, unpair it in the Watch app. This triggers a final backup of your watch data and removes its Activation Lock.