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I can’t change my Apple ID, I’m can’t log in or out of my old one.

How can I change my Apple ID on this device if I can’t log in or out of my old Apple ID on this device?

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Dec 16, 2021 10:28 AM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2021 10:34 AM

Why can't you?


Sign out of the old account if necessary; sign in with the new one.


Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac --> https://support.apple.com/HT208242


If another Apple ID is signed in you may need to enter the password for that ID to sign out of that ID first.


Click on this link to learn how to 'Sign in with your Apple ID' --> https://support.apple.com/HT204053


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Dec 16, 2021 10:34 AM in response to 1217retire

Why can't you?


Sign out of the old account if necessary; sign in with the new one.


Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac --> https://support.apple.com/HT208242


If another Apple ID is signed in you may need to enter the password for that ID to sign out of that ID first.


Click on this link to learn how to 'Sign in with your Apple ID' --> https://support.apple.com/HT204053


Dec 26, 2021 6:43 PM in response to ross_fr

See if you can recover the ID/password. Use every email address you can think of.


Apple ID - How to find your Apple  -  An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find  -       


If you forgot the Apple ID (iCloud) password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password on the sign in page. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.


Apple ID - Manage  -     


Apple ID – Forgot Password  *      


If necessary, if you are the original owner, contact Apple. Apple can remove the ID  if provided the required paperwork to include the original purchase receipt with the serial number on it. 


Request additional support for unlocking your device.    -


You used to be able to take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store (if it has reopened) and have them remove the ID. This may have changed, so call the store before going to make sure they can help.


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Dec 26, 2021 2:29 PM in response to 1217retire

How to recover my old Icloud user name, its says on my old ipad r*****@cloud.com, and I cant remember my password also. so my old ipad is locked and is worthless. I gave this ipad to my father in-law two years ago to have and use at his house to pay bills and look at his mail and cruise the internet through his WiFi login.


Thank you


Ross


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