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Micheal4838 Author

Level 1

4 points

Why is my Apple ID locked and I can’t download

i can’t download anything it keep saying account locked

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 3, 2023 10:33 PM

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WheelieNick

Level 9

74,140 points

Posted on Dec 4, 2023 1:55 AM

If your account is locked, please see this

If your account has been disabled for security reasons

If you see one of the following messages, your Apple ID automatically locked to protect your security and you can't sign in to any Apple services:

“This Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons”
"You can't sign in because your account was disabled for security reasons"
"This Apple ID has been locked for security reasons"

You need to reset your password to regain access. Learn how to reset your password.

If your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes Store

If you see a message that says your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes Store, contact Apple Support for help.

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