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Transfer iOS app data to a different account
I have an iPad 2 currently using my AppleID. I want to reset it
(almost) completely and change it to my girlfriend's Apple ID.
The thing is: there are 2 or 3 apps whose data we really don't want to
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No input field for Apple ID Verification Code
I have an older iPad Mini and when I try and use a game iOS Game Center asks for my password, which I enter, and is accepted. Then it asks to type in the Apple ID Verification Code, although there is ...
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How do I completely block the app store from an iPhone?
I talked to customer service about this issue. The iMessage app contains access to the app store and it isn't something you can remove from the dock in there.
I need some ideas on how to block access ...
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Face ID no longer works after activating Stolen Device Protection
The Face ID feature on my Apple iPhone 12 Pro no longer works after activating Stolen Device Protection. I can't even reset face ID in security settings either.
According to Apple website:
When ...
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Can't switch Apple ID back
I switched my Apple ID to what was a temporary switch, or I intended. Now I can’t switch my Apple ID back to my original @icloud Apple ID. It says it’s an alias ID. But I can’t find it looking for ...
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Can police/hackers unlock iPhones?
iPhone X running iOS 12.3.2 and locked with a 4 digit passcode.
iCloud backup, but has been deleted online as well have I changed the Apple ID password.
I know that AES 256 bit encryption cannot be ...
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How do I change my "persona" in a group chat?
I recently switched from T-mobile to US Mobile, which doesn't have free/included international use in Mexico and Canada (where I travel often). That means when I go to Canada I'll need to get an ad ...
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Spontaneous iPhone Factory Reset
While streaming Spotify to a BT device, my iPhone 14Pro with iOS17.2 suddenly rebooted to the configuration screen. If I don't select a language then it displays "iPhone Locked To Owner" ...
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Any way to review my account information on computer instead of iPhone?
I setup a lot of iPhones at work for our clients. For every phone I setup, I create the Apple ID and install a bunch of apps we use on site. Every time I go to install the first app I have to punch in ...
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Does Apple Family sharing notify the organizer when a member leaves the unit?
When you leave family sharing on iPhone does the organizer get a notification that you have left family sharing?
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Turn off iCloud on iPhone without removing Apple-ID
When I created Apple-ID on iPhone (iOS 15) and then went to "Settings > Account name", there was "off" in iCloud line.
Then I tapped this line and followed instructions to ...
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Can a child's device be controlled by multiple family members?
Surprisingly, not all children live solely with one guardian. Is there any way that a child's device can be controlled by more than one adult?
The situation: My ex-wife and I have 50/50 custody of ...
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Update Apple ID Settings (iOS) - Enter Mac Password "Enter the Password you use to unlock the Mac" with correct password reports "Incorrect Password"
On my iPhone (iOS 15.5), the Settings app displays a notification "Update Apple ID Settings".
When I open it, I get informed that "Some account services will not be available until you ...
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Is it "ok" to reset iPhones for use in a user test and setup Apple ID again afterwards?
This may seem as a quite stupid question, but I'm really unsure about this.
I own two iPhones (6 and 8) which we would like to use in an App test.
As I don't want the participants to have access to ...
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Getting locked out of Face ID
I get locked out of Face ID from my iPhone intermittently, which has happened over the last couple of years when running iOS 14, 15 and 16. This is after Face ID was used and the iPhone was locked.
It ...
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How to prevent contents of iCloud Drive from being accessible on on iPhone?
Simply put, I want to stay signed in to Apple ID on my iPhone 8, but I don't want the contents of my iCloud Drive to be accessible on the phone. At the very least, I would like there to be an ...
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How do I disable iMessage for a contact who no longer has an iPhone
A friend had an iPhone and when I added her contact I set it her number as "iPhone". She's recently got an Android device but my iPhone keeps trying to iMessage her, needless to say she's not ...
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Temporarily use another older iPhone
I currently have an iPhone 12. [redacted] have a old iPhone 8. Their iPhone exhibits some weird behavior and is becoming slow so they want to upgrade to a newer phone. The current plan is for them to ...
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How to distribute apps for own organization to their personal device?
We are trying to publish an app for our own organization.
Initially we submitted to app store review. It got rejected, because app designed for specific organizations.
So we look the other options,
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Parental control of a child's iPhone without using a second iPhone device
I have just set up an iPhone for my child, for which I have created a normal AppleID (with my adult age).
I would like to limit this phone to only a limited set of apps. (for example screen-time ...
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How to Sign In to Your Work or School Account Using a Managed Apple ID with MDM?
I am trying to sign in using my managed work Apple ID on an iPhone through the settings under VPN & Device Management. When I input my email address, I get "Sign-In Failed", "Your ...
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Does iOS simulator in Xcode allow AppleID sign in?
I am interested in using iCloud for Windows for syncing bookmarks between Windows browsers (as a replacement for Xmarks, which is shutting down). I installed iCloud for Windows and used my AppleID to ...
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Remove linked games in Game Centre in iOS 15.3.1
I really want to unlink / delete the game data on my Game Centre and can’t seem to find a way of doing this. I’m playing SimCity Build It and want to remove a city that’s linked in my Game Centre and ...
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App identified me after buying a new device
I used a coupon on an iPhone X. When I tried to use it again I got a message telling me that I can't use the coupon on this device anymore. Few days ago I got an iPhone 13. I downloaded the same App, ...
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How do you screen mirror from an iPad to a Mac when they are not signed into the same Apple ID?
I'm trying to mirror a movie using (SharePlay? AirPlay?) to my Mac from a friend's iPad; however, because we are not signed into our devices with the same Apple ID, it won't allow screen mirroring. ...
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Can‘t update any iOS Apps: “If you have an Apple ID, sign in with it here“
Edit: I did a factory reset and it worked. Very annoying bug...
I haven‘t been able to update apps in months. Whenever I click on update, the App Store prompts me with:
“If you have an Apple ID, sign ...
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Apple APP store will not accept my current password [duplicate]
I recently decided to revive an old phone to use around the house on wifi when my current phone is charging. I set the phone up fine with my Apple ID and password, but when I went to go to the App ...
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Can I disable Apple ID two-factor authentication after enabling it for the second time?
I previously enabled 2FA for my Apple ID and disabled it within the two-week window. If I re-enable it, will I get another two weeks to disable it?
The reason I'm asking is that I want to enable ...
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Does Apple ID two-factor authentication force iOS device passcode / touch ID / face ID?
If I have 2FA enabled for an Apple ID, am I required to use a passcode, touch ID, or face ID on iOS devices logged in to that ID?
In my particular case, I want to enable 2FA so that I can sync ...
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Why does my iPad want to store my access code in iCloud?
Today, after restarting my iPad running iOS 14.8 a prompt appeared telling me to re-enter my access code so it can be stored in my iCloud.
Why is this necessary?
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Can I activate an iPhone without an Apple ID?
I've been issued an iPhone and I can't seem to use it without an Apple ID.
Can I activate my phone without creating an Apple ID in the process?
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Configuring iPad's to not require passwords routinely
I have a small commercial building with about 6 iPads that were set up by a marginally competent vendor. They periodically require passcodes and Apple ID passwords and this has become a serious ...
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My testflight install says I have no app installed, but the app store connect portal thinks the test app is installed
I am a developer on our Apple Developer account.
I added myself to testflight as an internal tester and redeemed my code.
I then switched Apple ID on my device and installed a different app for a ...
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App Store asking for other Apple ID when updating apps
My friend's mate reset his phone to prove him wrong about a situation and ever since then when he tries to update his apps it asks for his mom's iCloud password yet it says at the bottom of the App ...
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Will repeating Updating in disable mode results in disable updating in DFU mode? [closed]
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My iPhone 7 was disabled and it asked to connect to iTunes because of trying more than 10 times passcode.(don't have backup/iClould enabled)
Then i remembered my correct passcode.
I tried to ...
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Can an iOS App check what Apple ID I'm using in present time?
I downloaded an app with my second apple ID from itunes and created an account using a phone number.
I noticed I can't use my Apple music since I'm considered signed in to the second apple ID, while I'...
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After updating my iPhone to iOS 13.5.1, I can't login to my Apple ID - "Verification Failed '' error
I had this problem after updating my IOS device iPhone 6 to 13.5.1 - I have not used this phone for about 4 months and I'm trying to get it working.
Internet is fine but my emails and Google service ...
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iPhone 4s asking for old Apple ID but nowhere to type code
My phone was disabled so I connected it with iTunes. We unlocked it and now it is requesting the old Apple ID. I don't know the old one but my brother made a password reset, and now it gave us a code ...
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iPad not accepting Apple ID
For some time now my iPad Air 2 has been pestering me to enter my Apple ID. When I do, I get error "Verification Failed Your Apple ID or password is incorrect". I'm currently using my ...
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Does the iOS App Store share information with developers that can identify specific users of their apps?
Can the developer access information from the iOS App Store that uniquely identifies single users - or do they just get aggregate information?
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Trying to re-sync Messages between iPhone and Mac
This morning my phone asked me, unbidden to log into my Apple ID (or iCloud, I can't keep those straight). My login did not work (I used the correct password), but I was able to login after resetting ...
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Can you create a new Apple ID just to store WhatsApp, Telegram, and other information that was associated with your old phone number/old Apple ID?
I would like to start a new chapter in my life and I intend to get a new phone number.
I am currently using iphone X and I would like to retain my apple ID as it has all the purchases that I have made ...
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Which iOS features require two factor authentication?
Today my iPad automatically updated its OS to 14.2 and it shows a prompt from Apple ID Security to enable two-factor authentication.
The message mentions that "Some iOS features require two-...
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Does disabling the prompt to enable two-factor authentication on an iOS device disable future prompts from appearing?
I was recently working with an iPhone user who noticed that since updating to iOS 14, they were being prompted to set up two-factor authentication on their Apple ID. They temporarily dismissed the ...
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Why do iMessage and FaceTime continue to charge money even after activation?
It's been 2 or 3 months that I used to get alert from my carrier that a amount has been deducted and I couldn't find what those charges were for. It's today so happened that the alert of deduction and ...
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iPad won't let me update apps after update to iOS 14
Since updating iPads to iOS 14 I am not able to update apps. After hitting update I am asked for password which I do fill correctly. After about ten seconds the password dialogue appears again, and ...
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Unsubscribed app is still active!
I've cancelled a subscription in my iphone but it is still showing in my subscription list! Apple says "If you don’t see Cancel Subscription, the subscription is already canceled and won't renew.&...
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Unable to install apps on iPhone, either free or paid
I had an Apple ID in one country and was unable to update the debit card, which had the same currency and a different country address.
Now I cannot install free or paid apps. I tap Get and am prompted ...
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How can I know on which device I get Apple verification code?
I have one Mac, two iPhones, and 2 iPads. There are 4 Apple accounts used on those devices, with some of them switching to each other. It is also common that on some device the system and App Store ...
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Remove non-existent devices from "Calls on Other Devices" on iOS?
On my iPhone 8 running iOS 12.1, under:
"Settings / Cellular / Calls on Other Devices",
"Settings / Phone / Calls on Other Devices",
"Settings / Messages / Text Message Forwarding"…
…I see two ...
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