I want to change my apple id to a recently deleted backup email address, but it doesn't recognise that I have deleted the backup email address, and tells me to choose another email address. I have logged out and tried again, unsuccessfully. Any tips? Thanks
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 12
Normally, if your e-mail address was associated with an ID in any way, for example as a Reachable at or Rescue e-mail address, then it can't be reused with another Apple ID for approximately one year. I have also seen posts that stated Apple told them there was a 30 day waiting period before the address could be used again. You will need to get another e-mail address to use as your Apple ID or you can try waiting 30 days to see if that works.
Normally, if your e-mail address was associated with an ID in any way, for example as a Reachable at or Rescue e-mail address, then it can't be reused with another Apple ID for approximately one year. I have also seen posts that stated Apple told them there was a 30 day waiting period before the address could be used again. You will need to get another e-mail address to use as your Apple ID or you can try waiting 30 days to see if that works.
You cannot change Apple ID to a different Apple ID.
Content from one Apple ID cannot be merged or transferred to another Apple ID.
Changing Apple id to backup email address
