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Why won’t iPad accept my new recovery person

Won’t accept my new recovery person ?

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Mar 4, 2023 3:01 PM

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Posted on Mar 4, 2023 3:31 PM

See this article:


Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support


It might be as simple as your desired individual not having sufficiently modern Apple devices to serve as your Recovery Contact.

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Why won’t iPad accept my new recovery person

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