How do I unlock my Apple ID it's just saying Apple ID disabled

It won't let me update or get apps it's saying Apple ID disabled ?

iPhone 5s

Posted on Aug 5, 2017 9:30 AM

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Lawrence Finch

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Posted on Jul 10, 2018 4:42 PM

If you click on this: If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support you don't see anything?

For your convenience, here is the complete contents of that page:

If your Apple ID is locked or disabled

If you or someone else enters your password, security questions, or other account information incorrectly too many times, your Apple ID automatically locks to protect your security and you can't sign in to any Apple services. You can unlock your Apple ID after you verify your identity.

If your Apple ID is locked for security reasons, you might see one of these alerts:

“This Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons”
"You can't sign in because your account was disabled for security reasons"
"This Apple ID has been locked for security reasons"

When you see one of these alerts, you can go to iforgot.apple.com to unlock your account with your existing password or to reset your password. After multiple unsuccessful attempts to unlock your account, your Apple ID will remain locked and you can try again the next day.If you use two-factor authentication, you need a trusted device or trusted phone number to unlock your Apple ID. And if you have a recovery key, you can use it to help you regain access to your account.If you see a message that is different from the alerts above and you can't reset your password, contact us for help.

Learn more

After you change your password, you might need to update it in your iCloud settings and in any Apple services that you sign in to with your Apple ID. Learn more about your Apple ID and where you can use it.

Published Date:19 September 2017

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Oct 11, 2020 7:30 AM in response to ophenson

Here are 2 links (the blue text). Click on the one that best matches the message you see when you try to access your Apple account:

Oct 31, 2020 7:55 AM in response to behrad29

The solution is in the post above yours, but here it is again to save you the trouble of scrolling up:

If you see a message that says 'Your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes' - Apple Support

Jan 18, 2018 7:04 AM in response to binishfaizi

If you are seeing my post in your email click on the "go to discussion" link, then scroll to the top of the page and read the "Apple Recommended" post.

liv0123

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Mar 6, 2018 12:32 AM in response to abdoul03

As per the Apple recommended answer:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/ht204106

Apr 17, 2018 8:44 AM in response to jamilex271_

See the "Apple Recommended" link at the top of this page.

Apr 17, 2018 6:21 PM in response to אורfromיגל

אורfromיגל wrote:

My Apple ID is

See the "Apple Recommended" link at the top of this page.

Jul 15, 2018 9:30 AM in response to AdlezEluryh

That is a scam email. It is not from Apple. If you clicked on a link in it and entered any personal information change your Apple password IMMEDIATELY.

Jan 8, 2019 1:15 PM in response to 240-