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How to change iCloud Apple ID in iPhone

Hi,


I have restored a previous iPhone (4) backup onto a newly purchased iPhone 5c to keep settings/content. The previous iPhone had iCloud enabled. I recently changed my Apple ID due to change of employer - I do not have access to that old email address any longer. How do I change the iCloud Apple ID on the iPhone so that I can enter my new Apple ID into the "iCloud" settings on the iPhone?


I've seen many threads that describe the same problem (e.g. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5319150?answerId=23106464022#23106464022&ac_cid=tw123456%23231064 64) but none of the proposed solutions have worked for me.


Thanks in advance!


Regards,

guido

iPhone 5c, iOS 7

Posted on Oct 20, 2013 10:03 AM

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Jul 22, 2014 7:49 PM in response to Laurenrk

Well, in your case, you created a brand new Apple ID, so the old one that you need is still out there alive and kicking. Here's what you need to do:


1. Log onto that old ID in Manage your Apple ID, and click on Reset Password. See if you can remember the Security Questions so you can reset the password to that old ID: Apple - My Apple ID


2. If you cannot remember the Security Questions, then contact Apple Support to have them reset for you: ACCOUNT SECURITY CONTACT NUMBERS


One way or another, you are going to have to get the Password to that old unused Apple ID working again. Once you are able to get the password on that old ID reset, then you will be able to go to iCloud and delete the account using your new password. Then you will be able to sign on your new iCloud ID.


Best of luck!


GB

Aug 29, 2014 3:59 PM in response to gail from maine

Ey, I can't download anymore appz, cuz every time I try 2 put my current password in it sayz the password is incorrect n it still has my old email on my Apple ID, itz not on my account emailz tho, I have notez n stuff saved on my old account that I don't want 2 delete.

Is is there a way 2 transfer the notez 2 my new acount, so I can delete my old acount with out loosin anythin? X]

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