Q: Changing my iCloud ID

If you already have another icloud account, and want to set it up on a device, then go to Settings>icloud, scroll to bottom of screen and tap Delete Account.  This only disconnects the device from that account, no data is lost on icloud.  Then enter the account ID that you want to use.

I had the same problem and this solved the problem. Thank you!

This works on ipad iphone, no work on mac book pro.  mountian lion

Thanks, I'll do that!

I'm having the same problem on my iphone 5 iOS7, and the ability to delete your account now requires you to enter the password for your apple ID account.  And my ID is defaulted to an email account that no longer exists.

I figured out a workaround-You do not have to verify your email address to delete your icloud on you iphone 5 w/iOS7.

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