How can i sign out of an unused apple id on an iphone 7

So this phone has an isue: the apple id it has registered is completely useless now, because its very old and the devices wich i had linked to it (a macbook pro and an ipad air) were sold last month, im using a new apple id, but i cant sign out on that phone because it says that to recover my password i need to enter a phone number THAT DOESNT EXIST ANYMORE, what should i do?

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on May 23, 2023 7:53 PM

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Posted on May 23, 2023 8:50 PM

When going thru the account recovery steps to reset your Apple ID password you need to first enter in that old number to show you know it. Then when you get to the step where it says it sent a code to that old number select the option most like “didn’t get code” and it will let you continue with your current number instead.


Always scroll down for additional options in small blue print if the  ones showing don’t apply to/work for you.


When starting the account recovery steps the credit card is an extra option and not required. (See prior tip)


Account recovery is a two phase process once started. Phase 1 is the evaluation period, usually 24-72 hours but can be longer or shorter. This phase says Apple is evaluating your info and you’ll get an update after the posted time is over (people mistakenly think it means they’ll be able to reset the password immediately after this first phase.)


Once phase 1 is done it enters phase 2 where https://iforgot.apple.com/ will give you the final amount of days (can be weeks) you’ll wait. On that final day you’ll get a text, follow that text/email immediately.

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May 23, 2023 8:50 PM in response to benyazig

When going thru the account recovery steps to reset your Apple ID password you need to first enter in that old number to show you know it. Then when you get to the step where it says it sent a code to that old number select the option most like “didn’t get code” and it will let you continue with your current number instead.


Always scroll down for additional options in small blue print if the  ones showing don’t apply to/work for you.


When starting the account recovery steps the credit card is an extra option and not required. (See prior tip)


Account recovery is a two phase process once started. Phase 1 is the evaluation period, usually 24-72 hours but can be longer or shorter. This phase says Apple is evaluating your info and you’ll get an update after the posted time is over (people mistakenly think it means they’ll be able to reset the password immediately after this first phase.)


Once phase 1 is done it enters phase 2 where https://iforgot.apple.com/ will give you the final amount of days (can be weeks) you’ll wait. On that final day you’ll get a text, follow that text/email immediately.

How can i sign out of an unused apple id on an iphone 7

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