If you want to remove a phone number from your Apple ID, you will need to follow a few steps. These include changing your primary phone number or adding a non-Apple cellular device as a trusted number. But if you want to keep your old phone number, you can also remove it from your Apple ID.
Unlinking a phone number from your Apple ID
If you’re changing phone numbers, you’ll need to unlink the old number from your Apple ID. Otherwise, you’ll be receiving login prompts and passwords from your old number. It’s also crucial to make this change before you activate your new number. Fortunately, there are some easy steps to unlink an old phone number from your Apple ID.
First, open the Apple ID menu. Select the Edit option. Select the Add a phone number or email option. Make sure to select the correct country code. Then, enter the new phone number and click Next.
Changing your trusted phone number
To change your trusted phone number on your Apple ID, head to the Settings section. In the Password & Security section, tap “Change trusted phone number.” There, click “Edit trusted phone number.” Enter the number you want to change and confirm it with a phone call or text message.
Now that you’ve changed the phone number, you can update your Apple ID on all your other Apple devices, too. Changing your trusted phone number will make it easier to sign in on different Apple devices. If you’ve recently changed providers, changing your number may prevent you from receiving text messages or FaceTime calls.
Apple uses a two-factor authentication system that uses your trusted phone number as the second layer of security. This method allows Apple to send a verification code to your phone after you’ve signed in using your password. This is a great security feature because it makes it difficult for someone to steal your information, even if you have your password.
Adding a non-Apple cellular device as a trusted phone number
To add a non-Apple cellular device to your Apple ID, first set it up as a trusted phone number on your device. This allows Apple to send you security codes by text or voice. After setting up the number, you must sign in on other devices to make the change official.
After the change is complete, you should see the new device listed in the trusted phone number list on your Apple ID. To make sure that the device is in the list, go to Settings. You’ll see a list of your Apple ID devices near the bottom of the screen. You’ll need to choose the one you’d like to use to receive verification codes. However, be careful to not remove the device because this will disable the device’s ability to receive verification codes and block access to iCloud and other Apple services.
Changing your primary phone number
If you want to change your primary phone number on Apple ID, you need to change the settings on your device. This can be done by going to the Settings app, tapping on your name at the top, and tapping on password and security. Once you’ve done this, Apple will ask you to enter a password to confirm your identity. You’ll need this password to confirm your new phone number.
Then, you’ll need to unlink your old number from your Apple ID. This step is necessary because it is required to switch the phone number before activating the new one. After this, you’ll be able to continue using Apple’s services with your new phone number. You can do this with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Removing a device from your Apple ID
Removing a device from your AppleID can be a simple process. It requires the Apple ID and password of the device. Once you’ve got this information, you can sign out of the Apple ID on the device and confirm the removal of the device. Once the device has been removed, you can delete it from the web.
To remove a device from your Apple ID, you should access your Apple ID account management portal. Open the website, enter your username and password, and then click on “Devices.” A list of your devices will appear. Tap the Remove device button and wait for a few seconds for the process to complete.
