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Forgot to Reset Apple TV Before Sale

pellets007

pellets007

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Hello, I just sold an Apple TV 2 on Amazon. However, before I sold it, I forgot to reset the device. I do believe it had my payment options on there to rent movies. Is there any way to unlink the device? Or is it associated with my iTunes payment information that I can change online? Just don't want all of my personal information going out there. Thanks!
 
Gator24765

Gator24765

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Nov 13, 2009
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pellets007 said:
Hello, I just sold an Apple TV 2 on Amazon. However, before I sold it, I forgot to reset the device. I do believe it had my payment options on there to rent movies. Is there any way to unlink the device? Or is it associated with my iTunes payment information that I can change online? Just don't want all of my personal information going out there. Thanks!
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Just hope the person you sold it to is honest.
 
pellets007

pellets007

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Gator24765 said:
Just hope the person you sold it to is honest.
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Actually, come to think of it, I restored it about a month ago and haven't purchased anything since. However, my Apple ID was on there and probably has it linked to iTunes Match and stuff.

Other than changing my password, is there anything else I should do?
 
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wgnoyes

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Jul 20, 2011
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pellets007 said:
Hello, I just sold an Apple TV 2 on Amazon. However, before I sold it, I forgot to reset the device. .... Thanks!
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I'd say don't forget to reset ANYTHING before you sell it, be it iPhones, iPods, macs, time capsules, apple tv, ALL of it. That's your personal information out there!
 
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stordoff

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Aug 24, 2009
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Change your password and remove the device from your Apple ID (go to Your Account in iTunes and then "Manage Devices"). Not much else you can do, but that should stop any purchases being made.
 
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