Sunasia1

Q: so why is there 90 days wait for icloud  merge of files on  new device

Cannot merge files with icloud on iphone because it says have to wait 90 days because the ID is associated with another device, even though that device is no longer working,

iPhone SE, iOS 9.3.2

Posted on Jun 20, 2016 3:03 AM

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Q: so why is there 90 days wait for icloud  merge of files on  new device

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  • by Kilgore-Trout,

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout Jun 20, 2016 6:22 AM in response to Sunasia1
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    Jun 20, 2016 6:22 AM in response to Sunasia1

    I suspect what you are seeing is the fact that once you change the AppleId on an iOS device, you cannot revert to the previously used one for 90 days. Has nothing to do with the device that isn't working. And cannot be by-passed.

  • by Sunasia1,

    Sunasia1 Sunasia1 Jun 20, 2016 10:23 PM in response to Kilgore-Trout
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    Jun 20, 2016 10:23 PM in response to Kilgore-Trout

    I removed the device in"manage Devices" section in icloud on itunes and it still refuse to allow use of icloud on the new device, now get "89 days to wait"

    until can use,, unbelieveable really isnt it

  • by gail from maine,

    gail from maine gail from maine Jun 20, 2016 10:28 PM in response to Sunasia1
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    Jun 20, 2016 10:28 PM in response to Sunasia1

    No, it isn't unbelievable, it is the waiting period that is enforced when you are associating a device with a new Apple ID, and when the previous Apple ID re-downloaded purchases, had automatic downloads turned on, was using iTunes Match, or was on Family Sharing.

     

    Here is a support article that explains what an Associated device means:

     

    Associated Device

     

    You always have the option to sync those items to your device via iTunes. You just cannot re-download past purchases until the 90 day waiting period is up.

     

     

    Cheers,

     

    GB

  • by Sunasia1,

    Sunasia1 Sunasia1 Jun 21, 2016 7:46 PM in response to gail from maine
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    Jun 21, 2016 7:46 PM in response to gail from maine

    Yeah but I paid for them , This policy is shameful!

  • by gail from maine,

    gail from maine gail from maine Jun 21, 2016 10:24 PM in response to Sunasia1
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    Jun 21, 2016 10:24 PM in response to Sunasia1

    That is irrelevant. You can access those apps on a device that is not already associated with another Apple ID. However, in your case the device you are trying to re-download apps to downloaded media from iTunes on the same day that you then signed in (ergo the 90 day waiting period). If the previous person who had been signed into the device had not downloaded any media for the last 90 days, you would be able to sign in and download immediately.

     

    If you want access to your apps, back up your device to iCloud or iTunes, then erase it and then set it up as a new device. You can then download your apps.

     

    Cheers,

     

    GB