I recently had an issue with my previous Apple ID which couldn’t be resolved. I ended up having to delete it, but was able to keep all my stuff. Now I’m getting repeated messages from my phone saying “Update Apple ID” meaning I have to log in to my previous account to get rid of this notification. But, the account doesn’t exist anymore. How can I get rid of this?
iPhone XS, iOS 13
Before deleting the ID, did you sign out of the places suggested in the article below? If not, you won't be able to use a new ID on the phone, and you will probably end up with an Activation Lock.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.
If necessary, if you are the original owner, contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt with the serial number/paperwork.
Apple ID - Official Apple Support.
Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support. (Link doesn’t always load)
Get Support Work through the screens to get a chat option.
https://twitter.com/AppleSupport
Or fill out and submit iTunes Store - Contact Us - Official Apple Support The form is for iTunes, but will get passed to the ID Support section.
Before deleting the ID, did you sign out of the places suggested in the article below? If not, you won't be able to use a new ID on the phone, and you will probably end up with an Activation Lock.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.
If necessary, if you are the original owner, contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt with the serial number/paperwork.
Apple ID - Official Apple Support.
Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support. (Link doesn’t always load)
Get Support Work through the screens to get a chat option.
https://twitter.com/AppleSupport
Or fill out and submit iTunes Store - Contact Us - Official Apple Support The form is for iTunes, but will get passed to the ID Support section.
You won't be able to do what you said originally if you deleted the account unless you did so very recently. See:
How to Delete your Apple ID Account https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208504
“While your request is being processed, you can contact Apple Support with the unique alphanumeric access code you received, and we’ll help you cancel your request. After your account is deleted, Apple can't cancel the request, reopen your account, or restore your data.”
There’s not much I can do. It’s asking for a password to a deleted account. I just press cancel when it asks me.
Thankfully there is no activation lock.
What do you do when you get that notification? Activation lock?
Apple ID
