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How do I get recover contact to understand I excepted recover contact text messages

I am being my own recovery contact, I was sent an message by Apple recovery and it stated” will o be an recovery contact” and I put yes and sent but it’s not doing anything? Please help me under what I am doing ? Thank you very much! Christopher Eger

Posted on Jul 1, 2022 11:38 AM

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Posted on Jul 1, 2022 2:36 PM

I am being my own recovery contact,

According to the related article that is not possible -> Related Article -> Set up an account recovery contact

What is a recovery contact?

  • An account recovery contact is someone who can verify your identity and help you regain access to your account and all of your data if you ever get locked out. 


See also the following Apple articles:

How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password

How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Scroll to -> What is account recovery?

  • Account recovery is a process designed to get you back into your Apple ID account when you don’t have enough information to reset your password. For security reasons, it might take several days or longer before you can use your account again. We know this delay is inconvenient, but it's important so that we can keep your account and information safe.


Help a friend or family member as their account recovery contact

Help a friend or family member as their account recovery contact - Apple Support (IN)


How to generate a recovery key

How to generate a recovery key 


FYI: Make a screenshot or write down your recovery key and keep it in a safe place.

 

Get more help:

  • Call Apple in your region see: Contact Apple for support and service

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

 


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Jul 1, 2022 2:36 PM in response to Echogolfechoromeo

I am being my own recovery contact,

According to the related article that is not possible -> Related Article -> Set up an account recovery contact

What is a recovery contact?

  • An account recovery contact is someone who can verify your identity and help you regain access to your account and all of your data if you ever get locked out. 


See also the following Apple articles:

How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password

How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Scroll to -> What is account recovery?

  • Account recovery is a process designed to get you back into your Apple ID account when you don’t have enough information to reset your password. For security reasons, it might take several days or longer before you can use your account again. We know this delay is inconvenient, but it's important so that we can keep your account and information safe.


Help a friend or family member as their account recovery contact

Help a friend or family member as their account recovery contact - Apple Support (IN)


How to generate a recovery key

How to generate a recovery key 


FYI: Make a screenshot or write down your recovery key and keep it in a safe place.

 

Get more help:

  • Call Apple in your region see: Contact Apple for support and service

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

 


Aug 1, 2022 10:32 AM in response to Raicya

I am writing to you about something different my iPhone 13 mini about an week ago wouldn’t let me shut it down , wouldn’t allow me to call anyone wouldn’t let me answer a phone call this went on until I was able to get it into my phone carrier T-Mobile and they workd on it awhile and got it unstuck, but my phones phone is experiencing the same issue and locked up already I was somehow able to get it out but could I possibly get a replacement phone as this one is pretty new? My phones doing it again! Can I please receive a replacement also I noticed a different Apple device that shouldn’t be signing into my account! Mac Serere isn’t mine! Is there anyway I can replace my phone and use my warranty for coverage also help me shut down the Mac Serene that’s coming up with my account I have no such thing only my iPhone 13 mini

Jul 1, 2022 2:33 PM in response to Echogolfechoromeo

Unlike some Android devices, contacts are neither stored locally on an iPhone nor in SIM. They are synced to an email account that you had Google, iCloud, AOL, Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo or any Other


If Contacts were on iCloud, try this --> Restore contacts, calendars, bookmarks, and more using ...


Else Add the email account that stores your contacts in the IOS mail app and enable Contacts.If you have a corporate email account added through a profile on your device, please check with your organisation's system administrator.

How do I get recover contact to understand I excepted recover contact text messages

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