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Apple ID been deactivated

My account has recently been tampered with I was getting blackmailed by some to send money through apple gift cards. If needed proof I will be able to provide!

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 29, 2023 9:43 AM

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Aug 29, 2023 9:46 AM in response to keondre17

Click on this link to read about how to deactivate your Apple ID account --> How to deactivate your Apple ID account - Apple Support

- See the section about "Can I reactivate my account?"

- "After your account is deactivated, you can't sign out of iCloud or turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock on your devices. If you forget to sign out, you might not be able to use your device while your account is deactivated."



If instead you mean it was disabled, select your situation from one of the cases below. What you need to do depends upon what message you are seeing. (Including exact error messages when you start a topic helps us help you.)


â—Ź If you see a message that says "Your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes," there might be a problem with the payment method that you have on file. Click here --> If a message says 'Your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes' - Apple Support and read what you need to do.


â—Ź If a message says your Apple ID is locked or disabled "for security reasons", click here and read what to do --> If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support If you or someone else enters your password, security questions, or other account information incorrectly too many times, your Apple ID automatically locks to protect your security and you can't sign in to any Apple services.


Apple ID been deactivated

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