What to do If Apples Automated systems can't help you reset your AppleID password?

Re: "What to do If Apples Automated systems can't help you reset your AppleID password?"

✽ Try checking you have the newest compatible software on your device.

Eg: Check in Settings > General > Software Updates (NB: Wise to back-up device before updating OS)

or

Try re-starting your device before trying again. (Deletes temporary files, re-establishes connections, may update recent setting changes, and often restores order if something is not working as expected.

✽ If you still need help, and haven't already seen them:

Wondering if following the suggestions in Apple Support's online articles (links below) can help:

See what to do: If your Apple Account is locked, not active, or disabled - Apple Support

or

If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support

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Re: "I'm wondering what to do. Should I call Apple Support?"

If needed: Apple provides an Apple Account Support website (info. / support / contact options etc.):

There is a "Get support - start now" link (ie: online chat / phone / email etc.) at the bottom of their website.

Apple Account - Official Apple Support

or

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world:

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support

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If all else fails, there's a "last resort" method.

See: How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple Account password - Apple Support

You can be more specific on what does not work when using Account Recovery. It is important to note that the request will be cancelled and not work under these conditions:

• Regardless of how you started the account recovery request, you should turn off all other devices that are currently signed in with your Apple Account until account recovery is complete. If your Apple Account is in use during your request, your account recovery will be cancelled automatically.
• If you started your account recovery request with iforgot.apple.com through your device’s browser, you should avoid using that device during this period. If possible, turn that device off. Using that device might cancel account recovery.

How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple Account password - Apple Support

If you get a response from Apple stating that the Account cannot be recovered, then you will need to create a new account and possibly remove the current account from your device that you can no longer access by removing the Activation Lock that will prevent you from resetting the device.

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