How do i delete an old device from icloud

How do I delete a device that I no longer have from my icloud account. when i try to delete it, i get an error message saying the backup cannot be deleted because it is in use.

Take a look at this link, http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4006

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    Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous owner’s account
    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441
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    Exit from the Desktop Manager.
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    Turn on DM 6.0 and the unwanted device will no longer be there.
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  • How do i delete an old iPad from my iCloud? I have restored the iPad to factory settings but it is still showing in my iCloud.

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ph2702
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4847
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    Although there is not a way to remove past purchases from your iTunes account completely, you can hide them so that you don't have to see them if you don't want to. This article will help you do that:
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    From the Store menu, choose Store > Sign In, and then enter your Apple ID and password.
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    Choose a content type by clicking Music, Movies, TV Shows, Apps, or Books from the top of the window.
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    It sounds like you want to remove your old MacBook Pro from Find My Mac, but you no longer have access to the device. The article linked below will walk you through the process of removing the device from iCloud.
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    Click All Devices, then select the device.
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    When the device is erased, click Remove from Account.
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    I hope this helps,
    -Jason

  • How can I delete an old file from my library on iTunes

    Occasionally I have to replace PDF manuals with ones that have been updated.  But after I sync the new file the old one remains on my Mac itunes library.  How can I delete the old file?  So far all I do is deselect the old file but it's still there.  Sooner or later there will be more old files then current ones making it hard to manage.
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    I would like to delete all my contacts from iCloud so when I synchronize with my other devices, the one I already have don't be duplicated or deleted

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    How can i delete the now "not more available" devices from my apple/itunes account.
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    I HAVE AN ISSUE TO SYNC MY IPHONE VIA WIFI (WIRELESSLY), THAT IS MEAN SYNC MY IPHONE WITH ITUNES WITHOUT USING USB CABLE.
    check this video:
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  • I can't remove my old devices from iCloud

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    Apple start new feature on iCloud.com same like in iOS named SETTINGS. In "My Device" section I see all my apple device, but I found that I had seen my old macbook and my old iPhone 5s (see the screenshot). When I sold my old device I made factory reset and remove before that from "Find My Device". Any idea how I can remove them forever.
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    Check it out...These guys KNOW what their doing, unlike the BIG MACHINE!
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  • How do I delete an old device off my iTunes account to all ow for a new one?

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    Before selling or giving away an iOS Device...
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    If desired, backup the device to iTunes or iCloud: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
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    Settings > FaceTime > Off
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    More Info... http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5661

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