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My new iPhone will not allow me to use my rescue email to set up my new iPhone. I am unable to retrieve the password from my original email address

My new iPhone will not allow me to use my rescue email to set up my new iPhone. I am unable to retrieve the password from my original email address

Posted on Oct 30, 2021 8:28 PM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2021 8:52 PM

Rescue email is considered being used for an Apple ID do it cannot be used to create a new Apple ID. You either need to gain access to the original Apple ID, use a different email or set up a new iCloud email for the Apple ID.

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My new iPhone will not allow me to use my rescue email to set up my new iPhone. I am unable to retrieve the password from my original email address

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