How to Unsync Your iPhone from Your iPad in 3 Easy Steps

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Are you looking for a way to unsync your iPhone from your iPad

Whether you’re switching to a new iPhone or simply want to free up some space on your iPad, unsyncing your devices is a simple process. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to unsync your iPhone from your iPad.

How To Unsync Iphone From Ipad

To unsync an iPhone from an iPad, follow these steps:

1. On the iPad, open the Settings:
app.
2. Tap General:
> Reset:

3. Tap Erase All Content and Settings:

4. Enter your passcode and tap Erase:

5. Once the iPad has been erased, set it up as a new device.
6. On the iPhone, open the Settings:
app.
7. Tap Bluetooth:

8. Tap the i:
next to the iPad’s name.
9. Tap Forget This Device:

10. The iPhone will now be unsynced from the iPad.

How to Unsync iPhone from iPad

Step 1: Turn off Syncing

To unsync your iPhone from your iPad, you first need to turn off syncing. To do this, open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap General > iCloud: Under iCloud, tap Storage & Backup:

Step 2: Deselect your iPad

Next, deselect your iPad under Devices: This will stop your iPhone from syncing with your iPad.

Step 3: Turn off iCloud Drive

If you have iCloud Drive turned on, you also need to turn it off on your iPhone. To do this, open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap iCloud > iCloud Drive:

Step 4: Turn off Bluetooth

Finally, you need to turn off Bluetooth on your iPhone. To do this, open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap Bluetooth:

Your iPhone is now unsynced from your iPad.

Note:

If you have any problems unsyncing your iPhone from your iPad, you can contact Apple Support for help.
If you want to sync your iPhone with your iPad again, you can follow the steps in this article: [How to Sync Your iPhone with Your iPad](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204289).

FAQs: How to Unsync iPhone from iPad

How do I unsync my iPhone from my iPad?

To unsync your iPhone from your iPad, follow these steps:

1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
2. Tap General > Device Management.
3. Tap the name of your iPad.
4. Tap Unpair.
5. Enter your Apple ID password, if prompted.
6. Tap Unpair.

Your iPhone will now be unsynced from your iPad.

What happens when I unsync my iPhone from my iPad?

When you unsync your iPhone from your iPad, the following things will happen:

Your iPhone will no longer be able to access the data on your iPad.
Your iPad will no longer be able to access the data on your iPhone.
Any shared calendars, contacts, or reminders will be removed from both devices.
Any shared notes will be removed from both devices.
Any shared photos or videos will be removed from both devices.

Can I unsync my iPhone from my iPad without deleting anything?

No, you cannot unsync your iPhone from your iPad without deleting anything. When you unsync your devices, all of the shared data will be removed from both devices.

How do I unsync my iPhone from my iPad if I forgot my Apple ID password?

If you forgot your Apple ID password, you can reset it by following these steps:

1. Go to the [Apple ID website](https://appleid.apple.com/).
2. Click Forgot Apple ID or password?.
3. Enter your Apple ID email address.
4. Click Continue.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your password.

Once you have reset your password, you can unsync your iPhone from your iPad by following the steps in the first question.

How do I prevent my iPhone from syncing with my iPad in the future?

To prevent your iPhone from syncing with your iPad in the future, you can turn off iCloud syncing. To do this, follow these steps:

1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
2. Tap Apple ID > iCloud.
3. Tap the toggle next to Documents & Data to turn it off.

Your iPhone will no longer sync with your iPad over iCloud. However, you can still manually sync your devices by connecting them to your computer with a USB cable.

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