I’d like to get access to an old Apple ID from a previous phone

i have another Apple ID under an old email address that when I broke my phone and got an new one I lost my password and just wanted to get my phone work so I’m just used a different email and started and new apple account

iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 8, 2024 6:58 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2024 7:05 AM

You will either need the old account information to be able to remove it form any device signed into that account, or you will need to ask Apple to reset the device. To do that you will need the receipt from Apple when you purchased it.


Read this article about removing Activation Lock --> How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


This Apple article has instructions for what to do if you have forgotten your Apple account password —> If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support


or go directly to this link —> http://iforgot.apple.com/


If you don't receive your verification or reset email, read this Apple Support article: If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

"When you make certain updates to your Apple ID, we’ll send you an email to help you complete the update. For example, you might have reset your password, reset your security questions, or added a new email address to your account."


If you find you can’t sign in, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery (read this support article: How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple Account password - Apple Support ) to regain access to your account. Account recovery might take a few days or longer, depending on the specific account information you can provide to verify your identity. This is a multi-step process. More detail in —> Activation Lockout Issues - Apple Community and My Apple ID is locked, how do I fix it? - Apple Community


This page has telephone numbers for contacting Apple for support and service ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Apple can completely reset a device if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Check the requirements and steps at: Activation Lock support request - https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not detail what currently constitutes proof other than it “must include the product serial number, IMEI or MEID.” Apple may typically require the original receipt* issued by Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller. If Apple resets the device this will give you access to the device but won't restore access to the account used to lock it. There is nothing that can be done to expedite an Activation Lock request.


*Apple recommends you "Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device" --> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support




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Oct 8, 2024 7:05 AM in response to Jake080

You will either need the old account information to be able to remove it form any device signed into that account, or you will need to ask Apple to reset the device. To do that you will need the receipt from Apple when you purchased it.


Read this article about removing Activation Lock --> How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


This Apple article has instructions for what to do if you have forgotten your Apple account password —> If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support


or go directly to this link —> http://iforgot.apple.com/


If you don't receive your verification or reset email, read this Apple Support article: If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

"When you make certain updates to your Apple ID, we’ll send you an email to help you complete the update. For example, you might have reset your password, reset your security questions, or added a new email address to your account."


If you find you can’t sign in, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery (read this support article: How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple Account password - Apple Support ) to regain access to your account. Account recovery might take a few days or longer, depending on the specific account information you can provide to verify your identity. This is a multi-step process. More detail in —> Activation Lockout Issues - Apple Community and My Apple ID is locked, how do I fix it? - Apple Community


This page has telephone numbers for contacting Apple for support and service ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Apple can completely reset a device if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Check the requirements and steps at: Activation Lock support request - https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not detail what currently constitutes proof other than it “must include the product serial number, IMEI or MEID.” Apple may typically require the original receipt* issued by Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller. If Apple resets the device this will give you access to the device but won't restore access to the account used to lock it. There is nothing that can be done to expedite an Activation Lock request.


*Apple recommends you "Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device" --> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support




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