The Apple ID you entered has been disabled for security reasons.

[nutmac]

Since Friday (when I replaced iPad 2 with new iPad), I have been getting this error message at least once a day (sometimes twice):

The Apple ID you entered has been disabled for security reasons. Touch "Reset" to change the password.

The first time I got the error, I changed the password and updated password in every devices and apps that I can think of (Settings, iBooks, Game Center, iTunes, App Store in iPhone and iPad; System Preferences, iTunes, and Mac App Store on MacBook Pro; and even Time Capsule).

But the error persists and pops up every single day, typically when I play a game that uses Game Center. I called Apple support few days ago and they weren't able to narrow down possible cause (they don't think my account is being hacked though).

Help anyone?

 

[miles01110]

I'd call Apple again. Keep asking for the next level of support until someone can help you.

 

[nutmac]

It looks like the problem was caused by me not setting old iPad 2's "Automatic Downloads" feature to off. I sold it after selecting "Erase All Contents and Settings", but apparently, that does not remove the iPad 2 from iCloud Automatic Downloads list. The setting was buried in iTunes Store within iTunes for Mac, under Account.

 

[PNutts]

Thanks for posting the resolution.

 

[nutmac]

I must have spoke too soon. While my "solution" did work for several days, the problem resurfaced. I think the issue lies entirely in Game Center. It is almost as if it does not like two separate devices (iPad and iPhone) using same ID in quick succession.

 

[abit]

For sure not Game center

I have the same problem exactly, and I don't have Game Center ID. I think it is hacking attempts. or might be Samsung Hackers