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Does my recovery contact have to own an Apple device in order for me to recover my account?

Almost all my closest friends and family don’t own an Apple device.

In case I overlooked the terms,

I would like to find out if an Android phone can be used as a recovery contact?

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Jul 24, 2022 11:58 AM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2022 12:18 PM

See “What does your recovery contact need?” here.


Yes, an Apple device is required.


Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support

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Does my recovery contact have to own an Apple device in order for me to recover my account?

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