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Apple ID cannot verify phone number

I deleted my old Apple Id. In the first letter were spoken about 7 days period. Time passed, but I didn't got any confirmation of deleting.

Than I tried to add that mobile number to my new Apple Id, but an error popped up. It said that mobile number is not available .

So I am asking, is deletion delayed because of covid-19 issues, or Apple just doesn't really delete all information and that mobile number is forever linked to deleted Apple Id?

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Posted on Jun 10, 2021 7:00 AM

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Eric Root

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Posted on Jun 10, 2021 7:13 AM

I don't know about the deletion being delayed, but Apple does delete all the information associated with the Apple ID.

Contact Apple ID Support to check the status of the deletion. See the Apple Support articles below for contact information.

Apple ID - Official Apple Support.

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

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From the Apple Support article below.

Without proof of your identity via security questions and other carefully selected criteria, Apple Support can't help you reset a password or perform any other actions on your account. These policies are audited and reviewed on a regular basis.

Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support.

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