My iphone is locked to an icloud account that I have lost the login details to. How can I change it to my current account set up on my PC?
Can someone help that doesn't want £25 to do so?
Hello Applehateruk,
Thank you for the question. It sounds like your iPhone is locked using Activation Lock:
With iOS 7, Find My iPhone includes a new feature called Activation Lock, which makes it more difficult for anyone else to use or sell your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch if you ever lose it. It starts working the moment you turn on Find My iPhone in iOS 7. With Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password will be required before anyone can:
Turn off Find My iPhone on your device
Erase your device
Reactivate and use your device
This can help you keep your device secure, even if it is in the wrong hands, and can improve your chances of recovering it. Even if you erase your device remotely, Activation Lock can continue to deter anyone from reactivating your device without your permission. All you need to do is keep Find My iPhone turned on, and remember your Apple ID and password.
If you have forgotten the password to your Apple ID, you will need to reset the password for your Apple ID:
What if I forget my Apple ID password?
If you forget your password, you can reset it at My Apple ID (appleid.apple.com) or by contacting Apple Support and verifying your identity. Once your password has been reset, it will work normally with Find My iPhone and Activation Lock.
If you forget your password and cannot reset it, you will lose access to your Apple ID and may be unable to use or reactivate your device. To help prevent this, visit My Apple ID periodically to review and update your account information.
You can find more information about Activation Lock in the following article:
iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.
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