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Q: how to change apple id for icloud on an ipod touch

I recently had to change my email address on my apple ID can it will not let me change in on icoud on my ipod touch.. it's greyed out and I cannot click on it to change it.. Please help as I am in major need of a backup

iPod touch, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Dec 9, 2012 3:59 PM

by randers4,Solvedanswer
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See answer here: https://discussions.apple.com/message/20544781#20544781.

Posted on Dec 9, 2012 4:17 PM

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Q: how to change apple id for icloud on an ipod touch

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  • by randers4,Solvedanswer

    randers4 randers4 Dec 9, 2012 4:17 PM in response to KHC03
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    Dec 9, 2012 4:17 PM in response to KHC03

    See answer here: https://discussions.apple.com/message/20544781#20544781.

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    KHC03 KHC03 Dec 9, 2012 4:19 PM in response to randers4
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    Dec 9, 2012 4:19 PM in response to randers4

    Thank you I eventually figured that out but now I'm not sure how to access my backed up apps, musc, etc when I log into my iCloud account online... it only seems to show the mail, contact, notes, etc icons..?  Sorry I'm new to Apple services as I've only recently started backing up my data

  • by randers4,

    randers4 randers4 Dec 9, 2012 4:24 PM in response to KHC03
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    Dec 9, 2012 4:24 PM in response to KHC03

    If you want to restore to an iCloud backup you have to erase the device and go back throught the initial setup screens.  If you have any data on your phone now that is not in the backup that you want to save you'll need to do that first.  Then go to Settings>General>Reset and tap Erase All Content and Settings.  You will then go through the setup screens as you did when the phone was new. When given the option, choose Restore from iCloud Backup (see image below).  Be sure you are connected to wifi and your charger as this will take some time to finish.

     

    Restore from iCloud Backup.png

     

    After restoring, turn on your iCloud data syncing for contacts, etc. in Settings>iCloud and this data will be synced back to your phone.