My phone was stolen and I can’t get into my normal iCloud account through apple for my contacts and pictures etc. how can I get into my old iCloud account if I forgot the password?

So I got a new phone with the same number and everything but still can’t get into my iCloud and apple account so I can recover all my contacts and cash app money and pictures

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 26, 2023 2:08 AM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2023 9:11 PM

Reset Apple ID password see a thread How to find my phone - Apple Community

To set up old iCloud account in new iPhone .

The Apple ID say example1@icloud.com exists on server and you know the password and its account credentials , however that is signed in the device iPhone .

If you don't remember the trusted number and yet it is verified in the account , visit your cellular service centre with personal identification proofs , the number can be obtained from them .

If the account is set with two factor authentication from iPhone .

Issue a sim on behalf of the same number and insert the sim Set up cellular service on iPhone - Apple Support

In a new iPhone that is purchased Turn on and set up iPhone - Apple Support

The Apple ID and password is active so is the 2FA active on the iCloud server , once a new trusted number is added the code will start appearing on the new trusted number , and the person can access the account .

See the article Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

Then access the account and remove an old inactive verified number from the account .

Go to your Apple ID account page and enter your Apple ID and password.

In the Security section, click Edit.

Click Add a Trusted Phone Number. 

To add a number, enter the phone number and verify it with a text. 

To remove a number, click cross sign next to the phone number you want to remove. 

Note : you don't need account recovery from the server as Apple ID and password are known to you How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Your old contacts , photos will sync when you follow these articles Set up and use iCloud Contacts - Apple Support

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

For Apple Cash see Set up and use Apple Cash on iPhone (U.S. only) - Apple Support

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Aug 26, 2023 9:11 PM in response to Myrah007

Reset Apple ID password see a thread How to find my phone - Apple Community

To set up old iCloud account in new iPhone .

The Apple ID say example1@icloud.com exists on server and you know the password and its account credentials , however that is signed in the device iPhone .

If you don't remember the trusted number and yet it is verified in the account , visit your cellular service centre with personal identification proofs , the number can be obtained from them .

If the account is set with two factor authentication from iPhone .

Issue a sim on behalf of the same number and insert the sim Set up cellular service on iPhone - Apple Support

In a new iPhone that is purchased Turn on and set up iPhone - Apple Support

The Apple ID and password is active so is the 2FA active on the iCloud server , once a new trusted number is added the code will start appearing on the new trusted number , and the person can access the account .

See the article Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

Then access the account and remove an old inactive verified number from the account .

Go to your Apple ID account page and enter your Apple ID and password.

In the Security section, click Edit.

Click Add a Trusted Phone Number. 

To add a number, enter the phone number and verify it with a text. 

To remove a number, click cross sign next to the phone number you want to remove. 

Note : you don't need account recovery from the server as Apple ID and password are known to you How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Your old contacts , photos will sync when you follow these articles Set up and use iCloud Contacts - Apple Support

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

For Apple Cash see Set up and use Apple Cash on iPhone (U.S. only) - Apple Support

My phone was stolen and I can’t get into my normal iCloud account through apple for my contacts and pictures etc. how can I get into my old iCloud account if I forgot the password?

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