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    Apple ID with older MacBook attached to it doesn't work with Apple Watch Series 7?

    I have an Apple ID with an old MacBook (Mid 2010) that is running High Sierra (10.13.6) with all security patches etc. This is the latest version of macOS that this device can use. When I attempt to add a new Apple Watch Series 7 to the account I get the following dialog: and I'm concerned that...
    • dmaclach
    • Thread
    • appleid icloud macos 10.13 resolved watch activation problems
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Apple Watch
  2. Karoz

    iCloud Change icloud.com primary e-mail address

    Hi there, Is it possible to change primary icloud.com e-mail address? I know you can add aliases, but I want one of the icloud.com aliases I have created to now be my primary address so that I can also change my Apple ID to that specific alias e-mail address, as I cannot change my current...
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    iPad Returning work iPad - How to delete all content

    Hi, I have my apple id in my work ipad and that means that it syncs with my phone so I have some personal photos on my work iPad. I am finishing my contract and will be returning my work iPad. How can I delete all my content from the iPad please. Thanks
    • africano
    • Thread
    • appleid ipad
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iPad
  4. loll

    Obtaining Login History

    Hi, I am trying to see if I can get hold of a list of logins for my apple ID. I have used the get data from apple feature and chose to get apple ID data. However the information that I received, only listed the most recent login, and not a list of them. If there a way to get a list of log...
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    Adding iCloud Email Address in iOS/iPadOS 14?

    Hello, My AppleID was originally created using a Gmail address but I'd like to add an iCloud email address. I've heard many differing opinions on this but also learned that there were changes on this in iOS 14. Some people warned not to add an iCloud email to my primary AppleID because if I get...
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    How to Delete AppleID and then recreate as new using same email address with no previous data?

    I want to delete all my previous data on my iCloud account and then use the apple ID using same email address as new. Can I delete my apple ID and then create a new apple ID having same email address as earlier, with no previous data stored on the iCloud.
    • uandme72
    • Thread
    • appleid icloud
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: iOS 14
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    Split AppleID content problem

    Hi, I am breaking my brain over this: I used to use my AppleID on our home devices (2 macbooks) and on my iphone. my spouse & son have iphone with their own ID. I also used my ID on my work macbook. Recently I have bought Icloud Drive storage. I want to upload/sync all our photos. Now my iphone...
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    Can you have two iCloud accounts, one with 2FA enabled the other without

    Hi, I have an AppleID/iCloud account without 2FA. I would like to sign up for a developer account and for that you need an AppleID with 2FA enabled. Can I set up a new AppleID/iCloud account and enable 2FA on it without it interfering or being used with the existing AppleID which I prefer to...
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    Apple ID and icloud Email Both Allow iCloud Sign In

    Hi, I have an Apple ID which is a Gmail address. I can sign into my iCloud using an iCloud email address also. These are not separate accounts as they take the same password and refer to the same storage plans etc.... Can somebody please explain this to me? Is it possible that the iCloud email...
  10. underneathed

    Help in Choosing Which Email for Apple ID

    Everyone has their own methodology in deciding how many email addresses they need and what they are used for. I'm using 4 personal accounts: - 1 x Gmail : Family/Friends - 1 x Gmail : Important (Financials, Insurance, Govt Accounts) - 1 x Gmail : Unimportant (Online Shopping Accounts, App...
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    iPhone 7/Plus Family Sharing/Apple ID

    Hi, I have an Apple ID with my Dad's e-mail address. This is used by my Dad, Mum and myself. We have used this for many years but I would like to try and separate the IDs. I'm thinking of using the Family Sharing feature. I'm the only one that uses iCloud for photos and I want to make sure if...
    • iant123
    • Thread
    • appleid familysharing
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iPhone
  12. skyninja

    Carrier Is it possible to unlock apple id in my situation?

    Ok, so the problem is with my mothers iphone. Iphone is broken, and all most important contacs is in it. Tried to log in to her icloud, but it says its locked for security reasons. So now im trying to unlock it using one of two options. Option 1: send details to email, but her email is icloud...
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    HomePod Disappointed with Homepod experience

    Hi there, I purchased two homepods to play in separate rooms. They constantly lose their connections to Apple Music requiring me to log out and back in at least once a day if not more. Sometimes that doesn't work and I have to remove the homepods from the home app (on my iPhone) and add them...
  14. haralds

    FileSharing Authentication forces AppleID

    For some reason on all of my systems FileSharing is forcing AppleID even when I got through the Connect As dialog with user ID. This severely limits access to file on the remote system. Any idea what could cause this and how to reset this?
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    iPhone 6(S)/Plus can't change apple id

    Hello. I have a problem or so it seems. I want to change my address address, but it does not work. I'm using a new iD of a month, is it possible because my account is new not allowing me to change my address.
  16. DB2k

    Mac.com email address becoming unsupported?

    Hi Last two days I tried logging into icloud via a pc web browser. It asked me to verify my email address, but would not let me use my xxxx@mac.com address. Your Apple ID email address must be verified before you can sign in. Verify the address below or choose a different address to use as...
  17. Type4O

    Manage Apple ID Question

    I am trying to log into appleid.apple.com and it is popping up a box that says Update Your Apple ID. It is asking me to verify my apple id. I press the the Continue button and get the message You can only add the @me.com address that is already on file in your account. I have a me.com address...
  18. zduhac

    How to create a non-Apple ID tied iCloud email?

    Hi all, I'm trying to do the impossible: Change my current Apple ID that ends with a me.com email to a completely new @icloud.com email address. Theoretically this should be easy as you are allowed to change the Apple ID from one icloud.com/me.com/mac.com email to another but the issue is that...
  19. CodeSpyder

    Weird Response: Unable to Verify your identity. Please try again.

    I go to appleid.apple.com and when I try to log in with my Apple ID and password, I immediately get "Unable to Verify your identity. Please try again." even before two-factor authentication. When I try logging in with an incorrect password, I get "Your Apple ID or password was incorrect." It's...
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    Changing your AppleID primary email address (bug report)

    Most of us probably signed up for our AppleID when we bought our first Apple product (Mac, iPhone, iPad, etc.). Today, signing up for one is part of the OOBE (Out Of Box Experience) with most all new Apple products. You can get around it, but it's highly encouraged. Most likely, this was done in...
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