MOE DMA Uninstallation for graduating classes
24 August 2026
For Graduating students PLD
Backup of Data Prior to MOE DMA Uninstallation
Prior to the selected MOE DMA Uninstallation Date, students must back up all data from their PLDs to personal external or cloud storage. This includes both local device data and cloud data stored in their school iCloud Drive:
i.The uninstallation process requires students to perform a manual factory reset on the PLD.
ii.Once schools remove students' School-Managed Apple Accounts from ASM, access to school iCloud Drive will be permanently lost.
iii.iCON accounts of students proceeding to polytechnics, ITE, or private/overseas institutions will be disabled after 31 December 2026.
Students should refer to A1.2g File Management and Data Back-up module in SLS (MOE Library) (opens in new tab) on how to back up the data. When backing up to cloud storage, students must sign in using their personal account and not their Student iCON Account, MIMS ID, or Apple Account. Students can also back up data to personal external storage devices such as portable hard drives and thumb drives.
Backup your M365 files & Student iCON data to your personal device by 31 Dec 2026.