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Can't sign out of non-existent Apple ID

I guess this is a pretty common problem. I've deleted my Apple account before I signed out of it. And it seems I'm logged in with an Apple ID that doesn't exist. It keeps asking me password for an account that's been deleted a while ago. Can I have my iPod without being asked to log in to an Apple ID that doesn't exist every time I do anything with it?


Thanks.

Posted on May 8, 2021 1:20 AM

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Posted on May 8, 2021 9:30 AM

From the article below.


  • Make sure that you sign out of all your devices to avoid issues with apps that use your Apple ID account or iCloud. After your account is deleted, you can't sign out of iCloud or turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock on your devices. If you forget to sign out, you might not be able to use your device when your account is deleted.


How to delete your Apple ID account.      

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May 8, 2021 9:30 AM in response to gfnf

From the article below.


  • Make sure that you sign out of all your devices to avoid issues with apps that use your Apple ID account or iCloud. After your account is deleted, you can't sign out of iCloud or turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock on your devices. If you forget to sign out, you might not be able to use your device when your account is deleted.


How to delete your Apple ID account.      

May 10, 2021 6:29 AM in response to jon-jacques

A quote from the Apple Support article I posted above. It appears there isn't anything you can do.


"If you forget to sign out, you might not be able to use your device when your account is deleted."


If you are the original owner, contact Apple. Apple may be able to remove the ID  if provided the required paperwork. Since the account is deleted, they may not be able to help.


Request additional support for unlocking your device


Either take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store (if it has reopened). Call the store before going to make sure they can help.


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple.    


or contact Apple ID Support. 


 Apple ID - Official Apple Support.    


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support.      (Link doesn’t always load)   


Get Support   https://getsupport.apple.com        Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support schedule phone call        


https://twitter.com/AppleSupport       



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