Is it safe to give someone your iPhone serial number, when you want to sell the phone.... So they can 'verify' it?

Probably safer than giving them the IMEI number.
Just use a buyback service like Glyde or Gazelle.

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Is your iPhone serial number linked to your appleID?

My iPhone 4s was stolen on wednesday, and with the insurance looking like they're not going to pay out, due to a 7 day lapse of cover after you update your phone (pathetic i know), I was wondering whether your iPhone serial number is;
a) able to be changed by the thieves.
b) linked to appleID.
I'm wondering if someone tries to create a new ID with my serial number, whether it would report to apple, or alert me perhaps?
Completely lost without my phone had only had it for 3 weeks.

no it's not linked to appleID
but if you report the IMEI to the police they get all phone companies to block the phone from being used
at least they do where I live

Disassociate Company iPhone from iCloud when I don't have the phone anymore.

Left company need to turn off the iCloud and delete backups so . I no longer have the phone and Have a NEW iPhone different Apple ID now.

You just need to remove your account? Your question isn't to clear. But if you mean you just need to removed your information and such from that account you need to have your password and ID. So heres what you have to do... This is if you have iOS 7, I believe it is pretty similar with iOS 6.
1. Go into settings..
2. Go to iCloud
3. Scroll all the way down and you'll see Find my iPhone, you're going to want to turn that off.
4. After you turn that off you can delete your account
Both times iOS 7 asks you for your password each time for the account. So make sure you have that! And on a side note, make sure that you turn off the "Find my iPhone" feature. It is very important that you do that if you are planning to sell it or your work needs the phone back. The reason is if the feature isn't turned off and you don't remember the password for your iCloud account, it is nearly impossible to reactivate the phone because your iCloud account is permanently linked to it. This makes it like I said, just about impossible for someone else to use the phone. It is one of Apples best security features and honestly it works fantastically.
Next if you want to completely erase the iPhone all together so that you have no information on it you do the following
1. Settings again.
2. Go to General
3. Scroll all the way to the bottom and select reset.
4. You're going to want to select "Erase All Content and Settings"
5. iOS 7 should inform you that doing this will erase all content on your iPhone. You're going to want to select yes, then I believe it will ask you once again for your iTunes account password. Put it in and it will start to reset and erase your iPhone.
After that you should be in the clear, just make sure you post any other questions. I'm not the best Apple enthusiast here but I do know most of my stuff very well. Other people may know some things I might not. Hope I helped! Good Luck!

HT204053 I cannot use the password to update apps on my second IPhone. It only works on one of the phones. They both have the same Apple ID and password.

I cannot use the password to update apps on my second IPhone. It only works on one of the phones. They both have the same Apple ID and password.

If it really does not work, change your password here https://appleid.apple.com (Manage account) and try to add the account again. I hope it helps.

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They already have your number and/or email address and maybe have sold it several times already to others as well. They also use number generators - software that will automatically create them - some work and some don't, they don't care, they send out millions and a few will fall for it and send them money. The only way to "hide" would be to change both and your password, but then it would happen again at some point.

My iphone screen is broken and i wanna restore the phone but i can't because i enable the 'find my iphone' and now i cant restore it . what can i do? help me plz

my iphone screen is broken and i wanna restore the phone but i can't because i enable the 'find my iphone' and now i cant restore it . what can i do? help me plz

There's no way to "restore" your phone, but, you can login to iCloud.com, using your computer, locate your phone, then erase it.

HT201328 Welcome to After I IPHONE 4 black and I want to open internationally so when you want to update the lock and leave me a sign I just want to open an apple and I have developed from my Mac in Saudi Arabia&

Welcome to After I IPHONE 4 black and I want to open internationally so when you want to update the lock and leave me a sign I just want to open an apple and I have developed from my Mac in Saudi Arabia& the
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If you want to unlock an iPhone you must contact the carrier it is locked to.
You are not communicating with Apple in these forums; we are just other users.

IPhone 5 bought from someone on gumtree. He wants the serial number. What if he blocks the phone?

Today I bought an iPhone 5 from a seller on gumtree. He has text me asking for the serial number for the phone. I'm worried he is going to block the phone. What can I do?

This was his message
"Sorry to trouble you. I'm the guy that sold you the iPhone this morning. I need to ask a small favour! Can I get the serial number of the iPhone? The reason I ask is the other iPhone I sold to a guy on ebay and he's giving me a headache and think he trying to con me out of some money so need to check both phones out. Thanks"

What if your stuck 2000 miles away from home and your kids have disables your iphone through entering the wrong passcode too many times ... and you do noy have your original synced computer with you ... and the phone says connect to itunes

and it gets worse.. a computer you can use when the phone is synced to a brand new download of itunes states .... needs your passcode to sync with itunes ???? help iphone states connect to itunes - itunes needs passcode to sync with itunes - iphone states connect to itunes becuase ... passcode is locked out ..

You will have to restore as new.
iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore

I cant hear on the phone but they can hear me. Iphone 5.

i have an iphone 5, my warranty ran out last week!
When i make phone calls i cant hear the other side although they can hear me, i can hear people when it is connected to my handsfree (Bluetooth) in my car.. Urgently need this fixed i dont have the time or money to have to pay for it to be sent of and fixed..
Any ideas? i have reset, restarted, backed up. I am useless with technology please someone help?
Thank you
April
P.S. i have read through other comments but cant see anyone that is the same..

Hello Abignall,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot this issue with the iPhone receiver follow the steps below.
Follow these steps to resolve the issue:
Increase the volume during the call.
Make sure nothing is blocking the receiver. If you're using a protective case or display film, remove it and try again.
Make sure nothing is plugged into the headphone jack or the dock connector.
Check the receiver opening to see if it is clogged with debris. If necessary, clean it with a clean, small, dry, soft-bristled brush.
Try another location with better signal. If the audio issue happens only when on a call, it could be due to the location.
If the iPhone is paired with a Bluetooth headset or a car kit, try turning off Bluetooth on your device. Learn more about troubleshooting Bluetooth connections.
Restart the iPhone.
Make sure your device is up to date.
If the issue is not resolved, contact Apple Support.
iPhone: Receiver and call audio quality issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5196
Take care,
Alex H.

HT4993 i did a master reset on my iphone 4. now when i try to set the phone back up from the start i put in the language and country, I hit next and it takes me to a screen that says connect to itunes, then will not me go any further, what do i do?

i did a master reset on my sprint iphone 4 and i do not know what steps to take to get the phone to where i can connect to wifi after putting in the language and country... please help

Connect it to your computer via the supplied sync cable and restore.

How can I remove iPhone from iCloud when I no longer have the phone?

I switched to a Samsung S4 from my old iPhone 4S, but now I can not get text messages from any of my contacts who have iPhones. One thing I read to do/try was to remove my iPhone from my iCloud, but I no longer have the phone...how can I do this from my iPad?

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
iOS has got Messages app, which uses iMessage to send and receive messages. iMessage can only be used in iPhones, iPads, iPods touch and Macs, not on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
You need an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac to remove your iPhone's phone number from Messages. After getting one, open Settings > Messages > Send and Receive, and remove your phone number. After doing this, when one of your contacts choose your phone number in Messages app, it will send a SMS instead of an iMessage

HT4993 If I buy a sprint iphone with a contract, but I want to sell the phone to a sprint store, will I be billed?

If I buy a sprint iphone 4 with a contract, and I want to sell it to a phone store, will I be billed in the future??

Your contract with Sprint has a termination clause. Read it. If you terminate the contract early, you will have to pay to do so.

How do you get your serial number when you don't have your ipod

I was running and then I dropped it and I lost it i went to your website and I'm trying to find it but there saying i need the serial number how can I get the serial number please send me a message back

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I downloaded some music on my iPhone through iCloud and I want them off the phone now. How can I get rid of the songs??

I just got the iPhone 4 and decided to put some music on it so i used the iCloud system. when they were downloading i decided i didnt want some of themso i stopped the sync. Now the songs are stuck onthe phone but they are greyed out and wont play... i cant figure out how to remove them! help please!!
P.s. i tried to redownload them and it didnt work either.. just made duplicates.

In the iTunes Store click Purchased in the Quick Links section on the right.

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