Account and permission problems
I have an account with iTMS which I use on my old machine.
I want to deauthorize it and move iTunes onto my new laptop.
Problem is I cannot remember my password and the email address I have logged as on my account is no longer active!
Can I have my account amended by Apple if I send someone my account detials (new and old) - or is there a way I can get my password sent to my new email address?
If I change my email address (once I have obtained the password to do so) will this stop my previous purchases from playing?
Go here. As long as you can remember the answers you set to the security questions, you can reset the password. If you've also forgotten the security questions, then you'll need to contact the iTMS customer service group through the form at the bottom of this web page.
If I change my email address (once I have obtained the password to do so) will this stop my previous purchases from playing?
No, it won't.
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If you can't remember your password then you can reset it via http://iforgot.apple.com
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This relates ONLY to iPhone Users using the "PUSH" Function for Email or Other Apps!
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WHAT I'VE BEEN TOLD BY APPLE:
1) Defective Hardware (though I'm on my third 3G in a week, so I don't think hardware is the problem . . . Apple will consider replacement with a new 3G if my third 3G has the same problem)
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3) Initial data transfer after email configuration . . . but symptoms continued long after this.
4) Wi-Fi - but turning wi-fi on or off had little effect, beyond normal.
5) Restore to New Phone - this works fine UNTIL Exchange Email is configured and activated. Thus, the time consuming practice of reload all apps, photos, music, etc. will be for naught, once exchange email is turned on with "push"
SOLUTION: Turning off "push" on your exchange email account
1) Go to Settings - Mail, Contacts, Calendars - Fetch New Data
2) Set Fetch Setting to 15 minutes to approximate the much more frequent "push" uploads and downloads. NOTE: Turning off \"push\" at this level will NOT turn off push on your exchange email account and the problem will not be resolved
3) Scroll down and select - Advanced -
4) Identify and select your Exchange Server account
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6) Leave settings
Phone should cool down in a few minutes and work normally. The problem can be replicated and resolved repeatedly merely by toggling "push" on and off in your exchange email configuration.
I was told that this is likely to be the "fix" until a patch is issued. No time frame was given for an actual fix that allows Exchange users to use push technology. Disappointing, since broader use of "push" technology beyond exchange was one of the big benefits of OS 3.0.
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However, I don't use Push emails; my email client is configured to poll an imap server and has been that way since I got my phone over 6 months ago. To be on the safe side, I turned off Push anyway, but I'm still having the problem. Definitely 3.0 related as I've never had this problem before.
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My main account had Filevault enabled (it had been that way for some time) and I had wanted to disable it for some time, but kept getting errors telling me I couldn't do so. I decided yesterday to try and do something about it, and found out from an Apple Info Doc that I basically had to copy my Home Folder somewhere else, make a new account, and copy all the stuff there.
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i bought an i pad (4) on 2014 as second owner, the first owner said he just open it but when i returned to my town, i realized that he make account and download some programs, i lost the opportunity to download free I work programs how can i solve this problem?
If you are trying to activate an iPad or iPhone and it is asking for the original owners Apple ID and password, you have encountered the Activation Lock. This is a security feature that prevents thieves from setting up and using a stolen or lost iPad or iPhone. You have no alternative. No must contact the original owner to get permission to use the device. If you cannot contact the original owner return the device to where you bought it and get a refund. You will never be able to activate the device and no one can help you do it.
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Settings > itunes and App Store > tap on the applie ID and sign out > sign in with your Apple ID.
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I bought iPad and I can not access, A message appears asking me account and password when i return to the person who I purchased it from him, he told me that he forgot the account and password
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Click here and ask the iTunes Store staff for assistance.
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I am updating iphoto 9.1 to 9.3 and every time when I clicked for update aps store asked to open it in the account where you purchased. I am using the same account and its available in the purchased item of this account. But in my purchased item library it indicates that you update iPhoto. I am not sure which account the aps store asking. Can someone resolve this problem.
Contact App Store support. They're the folks who can help with Account issues.
Regards
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