How do I delete an old Apple ID and password from my IPhone 5?

Hello bocacurly

The main way to do that is to remove the purchased content with that Apple ID. You can also go through your iTunes library to see what account name is associated with it.

Recovering a forgotten iTunes Store account name

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1920

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Regards,

-Norm G.

When is this Apple ID popping up? When you try to update an app, perhaps?

You didn't 'delete' the Apple ID a year ago. If anything, you changed your priary email address, or you created and used a new & different Apple ID.

No he didn't. Apple did not introduce the ability to delete Apple IDs until very recently. You are mistaken.

How to change the Apple ID on my iOS Device

Settings > iTunes & App stores.

Tap your Apple ID, sign out then sign back in with new AppleID.

Settings > Facetime.

Tap your Apple ID, sign out then sign back in with new AppleID.

Settings > Messages.

Turn off iMessages, wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on. Go to 'Receive messages at' and then tap your Apple ID. Sign out of the old ID, then sign in with new Apple ID.

Settings > iCloud.

Delete the account (make sure to KEEP the information on your phone), then turn it back on with new Apple ID.

Also, delete any apps that were downloaded with the 'old' Apple ID, then reinstall them with your 'new' ID.

Hi,

I am having a problem with an old Apple ID in the iCloud settings on my iPhone 5. It keeps using an old e-mail address. I can't remove the old account without giving the password for find my iPhone. But I don't have the old password any longer.

And I can't simply add my new Apple ID because it keeps referring to my old e-mail address, although that address is no longer mentioned on my updated Apple ID.

Would you have any advice on how to proceed?

Thanks,

Elisabeth

Thanks so much this was finally the solution for me that worked - thank you for restoring my sanity 🙂