what to do when your account has been disabled in AppStore and iTunes

my account has been disabled in the AppStore and iTunes and I’m having difficulties in updating my apps

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 28, 2023 8:38 AM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2023 8:44 AM

Hello,


With reference to the support article If a message says 'Your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes' - Apple Support , you must contact Apple for help if you see that message or one saying "You cannot login because your account has been locked".


This is not something you can fix yourself. Use this link provided by Apple in If a message says 'Your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes' - Apple Support to be taken directly to the people at Apple helping with this ➞ https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF63005&category_id=SC0245&symptom_id=23362


or for telephone contacts refer to: Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


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Dec 28, 2023 8:44 AM in response to weepin

Hello,


With reference to the support article If a message says 'Your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes' - Apple Support , you must contact Apple for help if you see that message or one saying "You cannot login because your account has been locked".


This is not something you can fix yourself. Use this link provided by Apple in If a message says 'Your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes' - Apple Support to be taken directly to the people at Apple helping with this ➞ https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF63005&category_id=SC0245&symptom_id=23362


or for telephone contacts refer to: Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Feb 4, 2024 9:26 AM in response to Kdbleds

This is a different question than that being addressed in this thread and would have best been posted in a new thread.


To add a new device, sign in on it.


Read this support article to learn how to sign in with your Apple ID on various kinds of devices --> Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support


For an Apple Mobile device:

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Tap Sign in to your [device].

3. Enter your Apple ID and password.

4. If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.


Here's how you change the email address (Apple ID) you use for your Apple Account while retaining everything in your account:


If you have an iPhone or iPad:

1. Go to Settings, then tap your name.

2. Tap Sign In & Security.

3. Next to Email & Phone Numbers, tap Edit.

4. Tap the Remove button next to the email address, then tap Delete.

5. Tap Choose Another Email Address and enter your device passcode if asked.

6. Enter the new email address, then tap Continue.

7. Enter the verification code that was sent to your new email address. Read this support article to learn what to do if you didn’t get the email —> If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

8. If you encounter issues with certain services after doing this, this outdated support article may still have useful suggestions --> What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


Refer to the support article Change your Apple ID - Apple Support :

- If you don’t have an iPhone or iPad the support article says to, “go to https://appleid.apple.com and sign in. Then follow the onscreen instructions to change the email address associated with your Apple ID.”

- For general information, and other issues such as changes or addresses not being accepted.

- Note a recent change to the article where you can now change the email address without having to have access to your old email account.


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