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changed apple id and lost phone, now returning to old phone with old apple id. How do I change my apple id for all devices?

How do I change or update my apple id for an old device that I am using again please?


iPhone 5c

Posted on Feb 25, 2020 9:58 AM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2020 10:47 AM

You must first disable Find My Phone using the old Apple ID. Then sign out of the old Apple ID. You can then sign in using the new Apple ID. Also, see the following. In particular, see Item 3.


  1. Manage your Apple ID primary, rescue, alternate, and notification email addresses
  2. Get help with Apple ID
  3. What to do after you change your Apple ID email address or password - Apple Support


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Feb 25, 2020 10:47 AM in response to lizzi777

You must first disable Find My Phone using the old Apple ID. Then sign out of the old Apple ID. You can then sign in using the new Apple ID. Also, see the following. In particular, see Item 3.


  1. Manage your Apple ID primary, rescue, alternate, and notification email addresses
  2. Get help with Apple ID
  3. What to do after you change your Apple ID email address or password - Apple Support


changed apple id and lost phone, now returning to old phone with old apple id. How do I change my apple id for all devices?

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