At the moment, gadgets have a fairly high level of protection. This is especially true for Apple phones and tablets. This manufacturer has made sure that in case of loss or theft of devices, you can reset the data and block the devices. Only not everyone knows how to cope with such a task. This is usually done using an Apple ID. Unfortunately, this item requires a password and e-mail. And this information is sometimes forgotten by the owner of the "apple" device. Today we will be interested in resetting Apple ID. For what and when is such an operation used? What to do if a person has forgotten their Apple ID, password, or answers to security questions? How to fix the situation? And is it even possible to cope with such a task? Ultimately, every owner of an "apple" device should be able to figure it all out.
Apple ID is…
But what is Apple ID? This, as already mentioned, is an extremely important component for working with Apple products.
Apple ID - the name of the "apple" account. It is used to work with the options of Apple smartphones and tablets. Without it, you can neither make a purchase, nor enter the cloud service, nor protect your device from theft.
To work with Apple ID, you need to register a new profile. It will store account data and settings. To log in to the system, you will have to use a password and e-mail. Unfortunately, such information is sometimes forgotten. And in such cases, you have to reset your Apple ID settings. How to activate this option?
Reason for reset
The answer directly depends on the life situation. You may need to reset your Apple ID for a variety of reasons. The further algorithm of actions depends on them.
Most often the mentioned operation is carried out if:
- person forgot Apple ID password;
- forgot answers to account security questions;
- no access to e-mail from Apple ID;
- phone was lost or stolen.
In addition, resetting your Apple ID can be useful for those who plan to transfer their mobile device to another person. For example, before selling it. Otherwise, the new owner of the "apple" device will have serious problems.
Methods of data recovery and reset
Resetting an Apple ID on an iPhone can be done in different ways. And the user always has to build on the situation that has arisen. Otherwise, serious problems may arise with the implementation of the task.
Hereall ways to restore and reset "Apple ID":
- via iCloud (on device);
- via iCloud and Find My iPhone;
- using the password recovery form (by e-mail or security questions);
- by contacting Apple support by mail;
- through the Apple call center;
- by relinking the profile to another mail.
It's actually easier than it looks. Next, we will try to study all the listed ways to reset your Apple ID. Usually, the real owner of the phone / tablet has no problems with bringing the idea to life. But the found iPhone in practice is impossible to reset. Any attempts to achieve this will result in the blocking of the device.
From phone
Reset Apple ID in iPhone - the easiest deal. Usually it takes place when on the "apple" device it is required to carry out authorization in another profile. For example, before selling a smartphone or tablet.
To reset your Apple ID, we recommend doing the following:
- Enter the main menu item "Settings".
- Tap on the line "iTunes Store, App Store…".
- Click on Apple ID.
- Select "Exit" command.
- Confirm the operation.
It's done. Now you can log in to your new account! There is nothing difficult or incomprehensible in this. Similar reset "AppleID" is not so common. Usually you have to restore accounts due to forgotten authorization data. This is a more serious task.
Changing settings - working with the site
Apple ID can be reset by unbinding the account from the selected e-mail. In this case, the old email is freed from the "apple" identifier. So, you can again register "Apple ID" at a particular address.
To rebind your Apple ID, you can use either the official Apple page or iTunes. Let's start with the first scenario. It is considered the least problematic.
Instructions for changing your Apple ID e-mail looks like this:
- Open the official Apple page in any Internet browser.
- Sign in to your Apple ID.
- Click on the inscription "Manage…".
- Scroll through your account settings and click on the "Edit" link next to your email address.
- Specify a new e-mail for binding.
- Confirm action.
That's it. Now it's clear how you can free up email for the new Apple ID.
Rebinding with iTunes
As already mentioned, Apple ID rebinding can be done using iTunes. Usually, such an operation takes place if a person remembers the password and email address from the "apple" account. In the course of the actions takenthere will be a decoupling of "Apple ID" from e-mail. This is a very useful and convenient option.
In order to use it, a person will have to:
- Connect your Apple device to your PC. For example, using a USB cable.
- Turn on iTunes and wait for devices to sync.
- Go to the iTunes Store and select an account.
- Click on "Details…".
- Change the address of the email used for authorization in the corresponding field.
As soon as the settings are saved, you can use the new data for authorization in Apple ID. This is a kind of reset "apple" account.
Recovery form
What if you need to reset your Apple ID without a password? Can it be done? Yes, but you have to try. Usually, such a scenario is called resetting the account password or restoring data for authorization. You can carry out the corresponding manipulations both from a smartphone and from a computer. Let's focus on the second approach. It is considered more convenient.
To reset your iPhone (Apple ID) password, you will need:
- Open the Apple homepage.
- Click on the "Forgot your Apple ID or password?" hyperlink.
- Enter the email address associated with your Apple account.
- Select a data recovery method. The system will offer to carry out the procedure by e-mail or through security questions. Let's start withfirst spread.
- Open the mail used to sign in to Apple ID.
- Read the email from Apple Support. It will have a hyperlink that says "Reset Password". You need to click on it.
A new tab will open in your browser. It will display the "password" reset form. You need to enter a new password for the account and repeat it.
Test questions
You will have to act a little differently if you need to reset your Apple ID through security questions. Usually the user needs:
- Repeat the first three steps from the previous tutorial.
- Check the box next to the "Test questions" section.
- Give answers to a few questions asked.
- Submit request for processing.
- Create a new password, then write it twice in the recovery form specially created for this purpose.
Fast, simple and very convenient. Only this technique is not used too often.
Reset questions
Data for authorization in Apple ID must be remembered. Otherwise, the user will have serious problems, especially when trying to recover the account. Resetting Apple ID questions is the operation, which we will look at next. It will help to always maintain at least one way to restore the "password" if necessary. There is nothing difficult in achieving the desired goal. As with password recovery, resetting security questionsApple ID is carried out both from the phone and from the computer.
In order to achieve the desired goal using a PC, you will have to:
- Go to the Apple ID official website and select the "Forgot your password?" option.
- Enter your Apple ID.
- Check the box next to "I want to reset security questions".
- Click on the continue button.
- Enter your Apple ID password in the field that appears.
- Follow the instructions on the screen. Appropriate actions will help to identify the user.
- Select new security questions in the form that appears, and then give them certain answers.
- Press the "Continue" button.
At this stage, you can complete the procedure for resetting Apple ID security questions. If it was not possible to identify a person in the process of bringing the idea to life, it will not be possible to cope with the task in any way. This is quite normal.
Device recovery form
Resetting Apple ID in iPhone, as we have said, is a minimum of hassle. It's hard to believe, but with the help of a mobile device, you can recover your password and change your security questions.
To achieve the desired result, you need:
- Open "Settings" on your smartphone or tablet.
- View "iTunes, App Store".
- Tap on Apple ID.
- Select "iForgot" option.
- Specify your"Apple ID", and then select one or another team. For example, "Reset password" or "Reset security questions".
- Follow the instructions on the screen. You can use the previously learned instructions.
But what if you need to reset your Apple ID without an iPhone? This is a more serious problem, especially for those who do not know how to behave.
Find My iPhone option
For example, you can use the Find My iPhone service. If this option was initially enabled on a mobile device, a person will be able to reset their ID remotely. This technique helps to avoid data theft if the phone/tablet is lost.
Instructions for resetting Apple ID via iCloud looks like this:
- Go to iCloud.com.
- Go through authorization in the system.
- Click on the button labeled "Find My iPhone".
- Select your "apple" device from the list at the top of the screen.
- Click on the inscription "Erase …".
- Confirm actions by entering the Apple ID password.
- Wait for the operation to complete.
As practice shows, after that the data on the turned on device will be erased. Nothing incomprehensible, difficult or supernatural. The main thing is to enable the "Find iPhone" function on your "apple" device in advance.
Write support
Resetting an iPhone without an Apple ID is possible in practice. Especially if you prepare in advance for this operation. Suppose a personI bought an "apple" device and only then discovered that someone else's account was enabled on the device.
In this case, it is recommended to write to Apple technical support. For example, through the feedback form on the site or by e-mail. Consider the second sentence.
To reset your apple account using support, you need:
- Take a photo of the purchase receipt of the device.
- Take a photo that shows a smartphone / tablet, as well as a box from it (sticker up) and a receipt for paying for the device.
- Create a letter for technical support, in the text of which you will have to describe the situation in detail.
- Upload captured photos to message.
- Submit a reset request to Apple Support.
- Waiting for an answer.
Now it remains to wait for a response letter from technical support. It usually arrives within 10-15 days. If you can prove that the phone belongs to the applicant, you can reset your Apple ID.
Call Center
But that's not all. The last trick that can help in this situation is to reset the Apple ID on the iPhone through phone support.
To cope with the task, you will have to:
- Prepare a check and documents confirming the purchase of an "apple" device.
- Call Apple Support.
- Wait for a response and describe the situation to the operator.
- Identify your identity and wait for your Apple account to be resetID. Usually a recovery/reset form is sent to the caller's e-mail.
Resetting your Apple ID password and resetting your account as a whole is not that hard!
