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Kimanh.ulis

Q: Icloud

My iphone is an second-hand one. I have id apple but cant get an icloud account because of the number can sign in on an iphone problem. So how can i get an icloud account?

Posted on Nov 28, 2014 8:38 AM

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  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Nov 28, 2014 8:49 AM in response to Kimanh.ulis
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    Nov 28, 2014 8:49 AM in response to Kimanh.ulis

    When you say:

    "because of the number can sign in on an iphone problem."

    Do you mean you get a message that the maximum number of free accounts have been used?

    If so on the device go top Settings>General>Reset>Erase all content and Settings. Then setup the device again,


    UPDATE:  it is possible to remove an iCloud affiliation from a device when the maximum number of free accounts has been used.  I used the "reset and erase" option from Settings | General | Reset | Erase All Content and Settings.  When this was finished, the iPod was like new - not just "restored" as we can do within iTunes and I had done with this device - it was legitimately restored.  I signed in with my son's newly created Apple ID and it was accepted and now the device works like a charm.  It also still uses my Apple ID and password for the iTunes and App stores, however I have restrictions in place to prohibit him from downloading or buying any content.  I hope this helps anyone else that has reported this question.