Apple account not valid or not supported

I'm trying to transfer data from my husbands lost phone (bottom of a lake) to a new phone. I can't login to his account alarm is "this apple account is not valid or not supported" What can I do to fix this and get the new phone loaded with his stuff


Posted on Feb 28, 2026 5:09 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Feb 28, 2026 5:56 AM

Hello,


For help with an invalid/not-active/not-supported account you need to contact Apple (the people on this forum are users like yourself).


To reach Apple Support for an account issue:

1. Click here --> https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=cups&PGF=PGF63005

2. Select: Disabled Apple ID

3. Select: ”The Apple ID is not active" alert

4. Select: “Continue”

5. Select a chat or telephone call option.

or:


Contact Apple for support and service by telephone --> https://support.apple.com/HT201232


1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Feb 28, 2026 5:56 AM in response to Smt2004

Hello,


For help with an invalid/not-active/not-supported account you need to contact Apple (the people on this forum are users like yourself).


To reach Apple Support for an account issue:

1. Click here --> https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=cups&PGF=PGF63005

2. Select: Disabled Apple ID

3. Select: ”The Apple ID is not active" alert

4. Select: “Continue”

5. Select a chat or telephone call option.

or:


Contact Apple for support and service by telephone --> https://support.apple.com/HT201232


Apple account not valid or not supported

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.