iCloud 'username' can not be changed on iPad2...

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iCloud 'username' can not be changed on iPad2...

Hi, I have recently take the steps to upgrade to all the new software on my Mac and iPad2.

On my iPad, as instructed at setup, I entered my Mobile Me username and password for iCloud.

Due to something else happening, don't ask me what, I haven't a clue, I have done all my iTunes purchasing and apps with a different email address.

I don't care about the xxxxx.me (MobileMe) email as I never really used it in the past BUT I cannot change it on my iPad.

Everytime I turn the iPad on it errors with username/password is wrong in iCloud. I know it is.... I want to change the username but it is greyed out and cannot be changed.

There must be a way to change the username to a different email address. All other apps i.e. Store are changed to the one I want to use!

Any help on this appreciated. Thank you.

Andy

iPad 2, iOS 5, 32Gb WiFi

Posted on Oct 27, 2011 6:29 AM

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ktanner

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Oct 27, 2011 8:56 AM in response to AJR257

Andy, I'm actually trying to do the opposite. I created the iCloud account using my iTunes name as suggested. I've only recently began to move forward to try to sync my office info to my mobileme account. I've deleted the account on the iPad2, closed the app, then reopened it, signed up as the new mobileme name, but it still sees the iTunes name. Here's some info I found on using both:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4895

Maybe this will help with using two names on your iPad2. I was thinking perhaps since the Delete Account function doesn't completely remove our original names, maybe remove and reinstall the iCloud "app"?

Keith

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