Want to turn off Find My iPhone without password? You’re not alone. Find My iPhone is Apple’s powerful security feature designed to help locate your device when it’s lost or stolen. It lets you ring your iPhone to spot it nearby, lock it remotely, or even erase all content to keep your personal data safe.
However, this protection sometimes leads to inconvenience. For example, if you reset your iPhone while Find My is enabled, the device will trigger the iCloud Activation Lock during setup. Normally, entering the correct Apple ID and password will disable Find My iPhone. But what if you don’t know the credentials—such as when you purchased a second-hand iPhone, forgot your Apple ID, or faced unexpected activation issues?
Important note: methods shared in this guide are for legitimate use only—you should only attempt them on devices you own or have explicit permission to unlock.
In this article, we’ll cover all proven ways to turn off Find My iPhone without password, comparing each by time required, success rate, difficulty, risks, and best-use scenarios, so you can choose the most effective solution for your situation.
Part 1. Disable Find My iPhone without Password with Computer
If you want a fast and reliable way to disable Find My iPhone without password, the most effective method is to use a professional unlocking tool like Passixer iPhone Unlocker. Unlike manual tricks, this software is designed to remove Apple ID and turn off Find My iPhone even when you don’t know the login credentials.
Steps to Use Passixer iPhone Unlocker
Step 1: Get Passixer on your Mac or Windows PC. On the main feed, select Remove Apple ID.
Step 2: Proceed to connect the iPhone with Find My on to your computer using a USB cable and then click Start in the software interface.
Step 3: Remove Apple ID.
If your iPhone running iOS 11.4 and later, you need to follow the onscreen instructions to enable Two-Factor Authentication for successful Apple ID removal. Once you finish the setting, confirm your iPhone info and download the firmware. At last, confirm your operation for Passixer to start removing the Apple ID.
When the iOS version on your iPhone is 11.4 and earlier, you have to reset settings on your iPhone by accessing Settings and tapping General > Reset > Reset All Settings. After that, the Apple ID will be removed by Passixer.
Once the Apple ID is removed from your iPhone, Find My iPhone is also turned off on your device.
Evaluation
Time required: 10–20 minutes
Success rate: 95%+
Difficulty: Easy (step-by-step guided process)
Risks: Erases all existing data and upgrades your iPhone to the latest iOS version
Best scenarios:
- You bought a second-hand iPhone but don’t have the seller’s Apple ID password
- You forgot your own Apple ID password
- You need a quick and stable solution without relying on the previous owner
Part 2. Disable Find My iPhone without Password and without Computer
If you don’t have access to a computer, there are still several ways you can try to disable Find My iPhone without password and without computer. Some are official and highly reliable, while others are old loopholes that only work on specific iOS versions. Here are four possible solutions:
Way 1. Contact Apple Support
The most secure and permanent method is to ask Apple for help. Apple can turn off Find My iPhone on your behalf if you are the legitimate owner of the device.
Steps:
Step 1. Prepare proof of purchase, such as the original receipt or invoice that shows the device’s serial number/IMEI.
Step 2. Contact Apple Support online, via phone, or by visiting the nearby Apple Store.
Step 3. Submit the required documents for verification.
Step 4. Once Apple verifies your ownership, they will remove the Apple ID and disable Find My iPhone.
Evaluation:
Time required: 1–7 days
Success rate: High (with proof) / Low (without proof)
Difficulty: Medium
Risks: None
Best scenarios:
- You are the legitimate device owner and have valid purchase receipts
- You want an official, permanent solution directly from Apple
Way 2. Erase iCloud Account Description (iOS 12/11 loophole)
On older iOS versions like iOS 11 and 12, there was a loophole that let users disable iCloud without entering the correct password.
Steps:
Step 1. Go to Settings > iCloud and enter an incorrect password.
Step 2. After entering the wrong password, click OK, and then select Cancel in the upper left corner of the screen.
Step 3. Enter the iCloud Settings again, delete the Description content, the system will reload, and Find My iPhone will be turned off.
Evaluation:
Time required: 5–10 minutes
Success rate: 30–40%
Difficulty: Medium
Risks: System instability; loophole patched in newer iOS versions
Best scenarios:
- Old iOS 11/12 devices
- Users who want to try a loophole as a last resort
Way 3. Bypass iCloud DNS (iOS 8–10)
This method doesn’t truly turn off Find My iPhone but lets you bypass the activation lock screen on older devices.
Steps:
Step 1. On the WiFi setup screen, tap the “i” icon next to your network.
Step 2. Change the DNS server to a bypass server (e.g., US: 104.154.51.7, Europe: 104.155.28.90).
Step 3. Connect to WiFi and go back.
Step 4. The device will load a limited menu, letting you use certain apps and functions.
Evaluation:
Time required: 10–15 minutes
Success rate: 20–30%
Difficulty: Medium
Risks: Only partial access; Find My iPhone is not actually disabled
Best scenarios:
- iOS 8–10 older devices
- Users who only need temporary access with limited features
Way 4. Delete iCloud Account (iOS 7 loophole)
For very old devices running iOS 7.0, there was a simple bug that allowed deleting an iCloud account without entering a password.
Steps:
Step 1. Hit the cogwheel icon you have on your home screen and the Settings app will come up.
Step 2. Select iCloud and tap Delete Account to proceed. You may have to try this multiple times before getting it right.
Step 3. Once your iPhone gets stuck on the screen, hold down the Power button to put it off. Wait a while, then reboot.
Step 4. When your device comes up, head to Settings again. Select iCloud and tap Delete Account. Find My iPhone should be disabled, accompanied with Apple ID removal.
Evaluation:
Time required: 5–10 minutes
Success rate: 40–50%
Difficulty: Easy
Risks: Device may freeze or crash; not reliable
Best scenarios:
- iOS 7.0 vintage devices
- For research or collection purposes only
Part 3. Disable Find My iPhone with Password
If you happen to know the Apple ID password, disabling Find My iPhone is straightforward and safe. This is always the most reliable method, as it does not involve third-party tools or system loopholes. There are two main ways to turn it off using a known password: directly on the device, or remotely from another device.
Option 1. Directly on iPhone
Best for:
- Users who know their Apple ID password
- Users who forgot the password but can reset it
Step 1. Open Settings → Apple ID → Find My → Turn Off.
Step 2. Enter your Apple ID password to confirm.
Evaluation:
Time: 1–2 minutes
Success Rate: 100%
Difficulty: Very easy
Risk: None
Option 2. From Another Device (Remote Disable)
One of the easiest ways to disable Find My iPhone on iCloud is by logging into iCloud.com, selecting your device, and removing it from your account.
Best for:
- Buyers of second-hand iPhones who need the seller to remove the device remotely
- Devices still linked to the seller’s iCloud
Step 1. To turn off Find My iPhone from another device, log in to iCloud.com with the Apple ID linked to the iPhone, select “Find Devices,” and remove the device from your account.
Step 2. Navigate to Find Devices, select the target device, and click Remove This Device. (This requires cooperation from the original device owner.)
FAQs
Q1. Does airplane mode turn off Find My iPhone?
No, airplane mode doesn’t disable or turn off the Find My iPhone feature.
Airplane mode is designed to deal with cellular and WiFi operations. So when you activate the feature, you can’t use cellular data, connect to WiFi or make/receive calls. However, the Find My iPhone feature uses a GPS tracker which doesn’t depend on an internet connection to catch and send signals about the whereabouts of your device.
Q2. Can iPhone be tracked when turned off?
Sure, you can! It’s possible to track the whereabouts of your iPhone even when it’s turned off. However, mind you, the Find My iPhone feature must be enabled on the corresponding device for you to do this. Also, when Find My iPhone is active, only the last location before the device went off will be displayed when searching for it. The reason is that Find My iPhone can only report recent activities when your device is ON. Once the iPhone goes off, the last recent activity will be shared.
Q3. Does factory reset turn off Find My iPhone?
No, factory reset doesn’t disable or turn off Find My iPhone. When you restore your iPhone, iCloud Activation Lock becomes active due to Find My iPhone. You have to provide the password to the Apple ID linked to the iPhone for you to access the device. Failure to do this means you cannot use the iPhone.
Conclusion
If you know the Apple ID password, disabling Find My iPhone is simple and quick.
If you have proof of purchase but not the password, contact Apple Support for an official solution.
Without a password or proof of purchase, Passixer iPhone Unlocker is the most stable and reliable option.
For older iOS devices, some loopholes exist, but success is limited and not recommended for primary use.
For second-hand iPhones, it’s best to ask the previous owner to remove the device remotely via iCloud.
Choose the method that fits your situation and act accordingly—secure your device while keeping it fully functional.