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fullsome Author

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My iPhone keeps asking me to update the ID setting of an old Apple ID that no longer exists.

Posted on Oct 3, 2018 8:51 PM

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Oct 3, 2018 9:41 PM in response to fullsome

Actually, the Apple ID still exists because Apple IDs can't be deleted (according to what I've heard from other people). Try creating a new Apple ID to sign in with if you haven't already.

Oct 3, 2018 9:49 PM in response to BourbonWhisky

I have the same problem. I can sign in with my Apple ID, but I still get this message.

fullsome Author

Level 1

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Oct 4, 2018 4:23 AM in response to BourbonWhisky

I do have a new one, but the phone keeps asking to validate the old one. It was indeed deleted. When trying to change the password I get an “Apple ID does not exist” message.

My iPhone keeps asking me to update the ID setting of an old Apple ID that no longer exists.

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