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Personally, I can’t find any reason to permanently delete the Apple ID, but if such a need arises, then it makes sense to write about it. In the article "under the cut" we will tell you how to permanently delete your iTunes account and how to untie your e-mail from your Apple ID account.
The only reason I can think of to delete an iTunes account (aka Apple ID) is to release the address Email for repeated . If this is exactly what you need, there is no need to permanently delete the Apple ID, in the account settings you can change the email address at any time, which is the login for. You can register a new account on the released address.
If you intend to permanently get rid of your iTunes account, there are 2 ways to do this.
Ways to remove Apple ID
- data change on the account management page to arbitrary;
- contact support with a request (demand) to delete the account.
In order to delete an iTunes account you will need:
- personal computer (PC or Mac), iPhone, iPad or any other smartphone or tablet;
- active internet connection.
How to change data in Apple ID settings
In the first case, you can change the personal data used when registering an Apple ID to arbitrary: change the date of birth, payment method, physical address. This method does not delete the account..
The same can be done on the Apple ID account management page at: http://appleid.apple.com/en/. You must first log in. Now you can safely forget about the existence of Apple ID.
Removing an Apple ID via Apple Support
The second method is much longer, but more civilized, and allows you to permanently delete your Apple ID without the possibility of recovery.
Requirements for requesting to delete an iTunes account with Apple Support
- data is entered in the appropriate fields only in English;
- in field " email address» should be specified the email address that the Apple ID is registered to;
- in field " Subject' should be something like ' I want to delete my Apple ID» (I want to delete my Apple ID);
- in field " Comment» (Comment) must be specified the reason why you want to leave your account.
What to do if the knowledge of English is not enough to create a request?
If your knowledge of English is not enough to write an Apple ID deletion request to Apple Support, use the online translator Google translate, for example.
Apple Support Deletion Request Template for Apple Support
“Dear Apple Technical Support!
Recently, I am the owner of an Apple ID (enter your e-mail) and for certain personal reasons, I no longer need it. I don't want to use Apple services that require authorization with an Apple ID. I understand that all purchases of games, software, movies, and music from the iTunes Store and App Store are non-refundable and will not seek a refund. Please permanently delete my Apple ID."
After translation in Google Translate, the text will look like this:
Dear Support Apple!
Since recently I own Apple ID (enter your e-mail) and to certain personal reasons he no longer needed me. I do not want to use Apple services that require authorization using the Apple ID. I understand that all funds spent on buying games, software, movies and music from the iTunes Store and App Store are non-refundable and will not ask for reimbursement. Please permanently delete my Apple ID."
You don’t have to worry about spelling and punctuation errors, yet even a child can register an Apple ID, I’m sure support will figure out the essence of the request.”
And then all that remains is to wait. In a few days, maybe even a few weeks, an email from the support service with a link to confirm the deletion of the account will be sent to the email address to which the deleted Apple ID is registered. Follow it and your Apple ID will be permanently deleted.
As you can see, if it is possible to remove an Apple ID (in certain cases, it may be refused), then it is not so easy to do this. Of course, if your request is denied, you can write again and not in the form of a request, but in the form of a demand, but this process will drag on for a long time.
It is much faster and easier to change personal data in your iTunes account settings or on the Apple ID management page and forget about its existence. Even if you forget your Apple ID but want to use it again someday, recovering a forgotten Apple ID is easy enough.
Any user of Apple products has a registered Apple ID account, which allows you to store information about your purchase history, attached payment methods, connected devices, etc. If you no longer plan to use your Apple account, you can delete it.
Below we will look at several ways to delete an Apple ID account, which differ in purpose and execution: the first will allow you to permanently delete your account, the second will help you change your Apple ID data, thereby freeing up an email address for new registration, and the third will delete your account from your Apple device .
Method 1: Completely Remove Apple ID
Please note that after deleting your Apple ID account, you will lose access to all content purchased through this account. Only delete an account when it's really necessary, for example, if you need to release the associated email address in order to re-register an account (although the second method is fine for this).
The Apple ID settings do not provide for an automated process for deleting a profile, so the only way to permanently get rid of an account is to contact Apple Support with a similar request.
Method 2: Change your Apple ID information
This method is not exactly deleting, but editing your personal information. In this case, we propose to change your email address, first name, last name, payment methods to other information not related to you. If you need to release an email, just editing the email address will suffice.
- Go to the Apple ID management page. You will need to log in to the system.
- You will be taken to the page for managing your Apple ID. First of all, you will need to change your email address. For this, in the block "Account" right click on the button "Change".
- In the edit line, you can change your first and last name, if necessary. To edit the linked email address, click the button "Edit Apple ID".
- You will be prompted for a new email address. Enter it and then click on the button "Proceed".
- Finally, you will need to open your new mailbox, where you should receive a message with a confirmation code. This code must be entered in the appropriate field on the Apple ID page. Save your changes.
- On the same page, go down to the block "Safety", next to which also select the button "Change".
- Here you can change your current password and security questions to others that are not related to you.
- Unfortunately, if you previously had a payment method linked, you will not be able to completely refuse to indicate it - you can only replace it with an alternative one. In this case, as an output, you can specify arbitrary information, which will still not be checked by the system until an attempt is made to purchase content through the profile. For this, in the block "Payment and delivery" change the data to arbitrary. If you have not previously indicated paid information, as in our case, then leave everything as it is.
- And finally, you can unlink linked devices from Apple ID. To do this, find the block "Devices", where the linked computers and gadgets will be displayed. Click on one of them to display an additional menu, and then select the button below "Delete".
- Confirm your intention to remove the device.
Having completely changed the information about your Apple ID account, you consider that you have deleted it, since the old email address will be free, which means that you can register a new profile on it, if necessary.
Apple ID - Account, used for authorization on Apple services. Given the corporation's increased attention to the safety of users' personal information from prying eyes, increased requirements are imposed on the access code: it must consist of 8 characters (numbers, lowercase and uppercase letters). Remembering such a key can be difficult. But if the user has forgotten the Apple ID, then he can forget about buying and downloading applications, as well as using iCloud cloud storage.
Password reset
What to do if the password is lost and you can't remember it yourself? Try to restore Epd ID on iPhone. There are two ways to reset the key: via email or by answering security questions. Both treatments are available on any platform, be it iPhone, iPad, Mac or Windows PC.
Reset via email
First, let's figure out how to reset your password via email. The procedure is implemented according to a standard algorithm, it is almost impossible to get confused during execution:
An email will be sent to you with instructions on how to reset your security key. If a backup e-mail is specified in the profile settings, then check it - there should be a similar message here. If you don't receive an email, make sure you're entering the correct email address and check your Spam folder - some services by default treat automatic mailing as spam. 
Find the "Reset Password" link in the email. When clicked, the browser will launch with the reset page open. To restore access to all Apple services, you need to enter the new password twice and click on the "Reset" button. Done, you can now download free apps, make purchases, and sync your device with iCloud again. 
By the way, pay attention to who the letter with the reset link comes from. The sender must be an Apple corporation with an address [email protected]. If the message came from another domain or you didn't try to reset the security key at all, then don't open the message or follow any links - this is a phishing attack aimed at gaining access to your device.
If you need to reset the passcode on a Mac, then you need to do the same: in the settings or in iTunes, click on the link "Forgot your password?", write an email and go to the reset security key page. 
As already noted, you can reset your password on any platform. If suddenly an Android smartphone or a Windows PC is at hand, then to restore the key, you need to go to the management page at https://appleid.apple.com/ru/ in the browser and click on the already familiar link "Forgot your password?" , then follow the steps above to reset the security key.
Answers to security questions
If you cannot get into the email box that was used during registration, then you will not be able to restore access via mail. What to do in this case? Try resetting your Apple ID by answering three security questions.
The first question is standard - the date of birth of the owner of the phone. If you yourself set up an Apple ID and entered real data, then it is not difficult to answer correctly. 
Only the owner of the device can reset the AppleID password via Apple com. Also, with the help of a password, the phone can be locked in case of loss or theft.
Let's consider in more detail all the possible ways.
What is an Apple ID for?
Apple ID is the official user identifier in the system, to which all device data, settings, purchases in online stores, discount cards, and warranty service are linked.
The account is used to log into all apple services - from to the store.
The device requires you to log in to your account only once - during the first setup of the gadget after purchase.
In the future, a login-password pair may be required only if important device settings are changed.
Since the login data is set only once, after a long time, users do not remember their passwords. Without a code word, you will not be able to enter the profile and do the following:
Also, Apple ID allows you to link all accessories to your computer and smartphone ( , ). As a result of losing the password, you will not be able to use additional devices.
Method 1 - Answering Security Questions
This method is the easiest and fastest recovery option.
It is suitable if you or your child inadvertently entered the password incorrectly 10 times and an additional email address was not associated with the account.
Follow instructions:
1 Using a mobile browser or PC, go here. This is the official Apple website, with which you can return access to the identifier;
2 Enter your Apple ID login and the characters shown in the picture. You do not need to enter a password at this stage, since the system only needs to know which account you cannot access. The login is in the form of an email address;
4 Enter date of birth, which was specified during registration and click on "Continue":
5 Answer two security questions:
6 As a result of successfully answering all questions you will be redirected to the password reset page. Enter the new password in the text fields. Adhere to all requirements for creating a code word (minimum 8 characters, use different case and special characters):
7 Click on "Reset Password". Done, now you can sign in to your Apple ID with your new password.
Method 2 - Using Email
This reset method is suitable if you have access to the Email specified during registration. The system will send a link to reset your password. Follow instructions:
- In the new window, click on the item "Get message". It will be sent to your email. Its address is your login in the Apple ID system.
It remains only to check your mailbox. If the email is not in your Inbox, check your Spam folders « Social networks» , "Promotions" . It could have gotten there.
Specify a new password, save the changes and log in again without any problems from any gadget.
Method 3 - Two-Step Verification
Two-Step Verification is an option that allows you to verify your Apple ID sign-in without using a password.
You only need two Apple devices that are tied to the same ID.
Important! To use this option, verification must be enabled in your account settings beforehand.
Follow instructions:
- Go to iforgot.apple.com
- Enter your login to search for your account;
- Click on "Forgot your password?" ;
- In the proposed reset options, click on "ID confirmation";
- In the new window, enter the key that was generated immediately after the first two-step authentication setup;
Confirm the entry and press the "Reset" button.
Method 4 - Alternative mail
This method will work if you provided a trusted email address when registering or setting up your Apple ID, where Apple can send important links and other data.
During the password recovery phase, the option will be available "Send a letter to**********@***.com", where the hidden characters are the email address.
It should be known only to you.
As a result of sending a letter, you will receive the same message from Apple as in method 2, only it will come not to the mail associated with your account, but to an alternative address.
Method 5 - Contacting Support
If none of the above recovery methods suit you, there is only one left - creating a case with Apple support.
This action allows you to contact the official representatives of the company to clarify the situation.
Only in rare cases, users lose absolutely all the data with which they can reset the password themselves.
As a rule, users buy a used iPhone and only after the purchase, it turns out that someone else's Apple ID is installed on it. Accordingly, the buyer does not know anything about the login and password.
If you find yourself in this situation, contact the seller immediately. Perhaps he simply did not know that he needed to log out of his account and that without this you would not be able to link your Apple ID to the gadget.
After the purchase, the seller does not get in touch? Then there's a good chance you've been sold a stolen phone.
In any case, you will not have any password reset data, so you need to write to Apple support.
Follow the steps to submit a ticket to Apple Support:
- In the new window, click on the Search Support field and select Apple ID Account Page from the drop-down list. If the list does not appear, type "Apple ID" in the search text box and follow the first link;
- Select the field indicated in the figure:
- Further select your location using the appropriate button or map. Enter the serial number of the device. It is listed on the box or under the battery;
- From https://getsupport.apple.com/ select the "Reset password" question. Next, you will be redirected to the window for creating an appeal in which you can describe your problem and attach files (scanned documents, photos). A support worker will contact you at the phone number or email address provided.
Fig. 10 - payment with a locked screen
How long to wait for a response and is it worth writing an appeal?
Support agents in the Russian Federation and the CIS respond within 3-7 business days. We recommend writing to support even if you are sure that the case is hopeless.
Have you purchased? Prove to the company the fact of the purchase, show all the documents that you have on hand.
Send a photo of yourself with a phone in your hands, a photo of the box indicating the serial number, a link to an advertisement for the sale of the device, the seller's number.
All of this information will be important in the course of the proceedings.
Often there are cases when Apple restored access to those who bought a used device.
Users who simply can't reset themselves get an instant response and the ability to change their Apple ID details.
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We filled the phone with various information (games, music, photos, movies), now we will learn how to quickly get rid of all files and settings, returning the device to its original state. Today we will look at reset all Apple iPhone information with iOS 7 firmware. But if you do not have a phone, but an iPod touch player or an iPad tablet computer, then you can also perform a hard reset using the instructions below.
We will erase all information from the iPhone using the phone itself, namely the Reset section. Except full reset Information we will look at other types of reset available in the settings of any iPhone, iPod or iPad, which are also useful. The method considered today is not the only one, you can just as quickly erase absolutely everything from an iPhone in another way - using the restore procedure in iTunes. There is a third way - remote reset.
To be honest, I’m doing today’s reset for you, our reader, a lot of information has accumulated in my iPhone, which I don’t want to delete at all. In general, resetting the settings or a complete reset, I advise you to use:
- When your device is about to have a new owner
- After many experiments and testing thousands of applications
- Resetting sometimes helps with iOS firmware crashes
Since I need my information, before resetting, I will do the following:
Now I'm ready to perform a hard reset. Before we begin, we need to know that immediately after the reset, we will need a Wi-Fi access point or an iTunes program installed on the computer with Internet access. Although probably Mobile Internet will fit too. Another very important feature for iPhone owners is that the phone must be. If you have a locked model, then do not reset. Well, iPad and iPod touch users have nothing to fear. Here we go.
The first thing you need is a good battery level, if you do not have 100% charge, then it is better to connect the iPhone to power.
We put it on charge, now we go to the standard application " Settings", select the section" Main". Scroll to the very bottom, there is the section " Reset". Here we see the following types of reset:
- Reset all settings
- Erase content and settings
- Reset network settings
- Reset keyboard dictionary
- Reset "Home" settings
- Reset location alerts
Let's analyze the first three types of the most popular resets:
Reset Apple iPhone
The very first one is "Reset all settings", a very handy thing when you need to reset everything iPhone settings without losing information on your phone.
Click the button Reset all settings, a notification appears:
Do you really want to continue? All settings will be reset. Information and media files will remain.
Confirm the reset with a few more clicks - Reset all settings. The reset procedure lasts less than a minute, applies all the initial settings to the iPhone, including among standard applications, alarm clocks are also lost, but applications, music, photos, contacts and videos remain in place. Bookmarks in Safari and notes in the calendar also remained intact.
Hard reset iPhone content
The second button from the top, "Erase content and settings", allows you not only to reset the settings, but also to erase all data from the iPhone or other device. Very useful when selling or donating a used gadget.
If you want to delete everything from the iPhone, click the button Erase content and settings, we see the warning:
Do you really want to continue? All media files, data and settings will be erased. This action is irreversible.
We confirm a couple of times with the button - " Erase iPhone". The phone turned off and after 2 minutes it turned on again, in some cases the reset procedure may take longer, it all depends on the volume.
Important! When buying a used iPhone, before paying, always reset using the button - Erase content and settings, this will allow you to avoid, in the future, possible.
After turn on iPhone asked to perform an activation, during which we needed the Internet (Wi-Fi or iTunes on a computer with Internet access). During activation, iPhone gossiping about something connects to Apple servers. Accordingly, without the Internet, a completely reset iPhone cannot be launched. iPhone or iTunes suggested to me: Set up iPhone like new or Restore from backup, I chose the first one. Upon completion of all activation steps, we get a clean empty iPhone, where there is no trace of the previous owner. We tried to find anything on the iPhone, but there was nothing left, the "Erase content and settings" button deleted everything.
