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What happens if someone else logs into your Apple ID?
If someone logs into your Apple ID on the web, they can’t see or send your iMessages. However, if on an Apple device, they can. All iMessages you send and receive, through either your Apple ID or phone number, past and future, will be viewed on another device once someone logs into your Apple ID.
How do I know if somebody else is using my Apple ID?
See where you’re signed in
- Tap Settings > [your name], then scroll down.
- Tap any device name to view that device’s information, such as the device model, serial number, OS version, and whether the device is trusted and can be used to receive Apple ID verification codes.
What happens if someone else uses your Apple ID?
Someone else created an Apple ID on your behalf, or you’re using an Apple ID that was already signed in when you received your device. You’re sharing an Apple ID with family or friends. Your Apple ID is your personal account. If you want to share purchases with a family member, use Family Sharing.
What to do if your Apple ID is locked?
Sign in to your Apple ID account page . If you can’t sign in or you receive a message that the account is locked when you try to sign in, try to reset or unlock your account. Change your Apple ID password and choose a strong password. Review all the personal and security information in your account.
Family Sharing is recommended, because unlike sharing password, it doesn’t give unfettered access to your Apple account while letting you share what you may need to share. Coming to the original question, yes it’s required to enter Apple ID password and sign out before resetting an iOS device.
Why does my Apple ID not recognize my password?
You don’t recognize the Apple ID that is signed in on your device. You shared your password with someone else intentionally or unintentionally. For example, someone else selected your password for you, you told someone your password, or you entered your password on a phishing site.