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The cell phone number is no longer in use

Your account update software asks for the previously tied cell phone number that is no longer in use. I cannot log in to my email number with the same cell phone number as my email address, nor can I use the same cell phone number to receive a verification code.

iPhone XR

Posted on Jun 29, 2023 7:16 PM

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Posted on Jun 29, 2023 11:04 PM

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M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.4;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.5.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.5; HomePods, audioOS 16.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2


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Jun 29, 2023 11:04 PM in response to blbl12

Speak directly to Customer Support.

World-wide Apple Support -

Contact Apple for support and service – Apple Support


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.4;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.5.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.5; HomePods, audioOS 16.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2


The cell phone number is no longer in use

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