How do I change ID in iCloud?

In iPad1, OS 5.1.1, and iPhone3GS, OS 6.1.6, it works fine to logout and then login to my new Apple ID, both in App Store and iCloud.
But in iPhone5S, OS 8.1.3, and iPad3, same OS, it is not possible to logout from my old ID in iCloud. It works fine in App Store but not in iCloud. In order to logout you must close "Find my iPhone" first by login in with my old ID, witch doesn´t work. I have tried to add my old ID as an alternative ID but since it is a mail box that doesn´t exist anymore and you have to confirm it, it doesn´t work.
If I search my devices from a computer with my new ID "Find My iPhone" finds all four of them.

So if the "old" ID was simply changed to the new ID on your Apple account, then you need to do the following:
1.     Go to Manage your Apple ID and change the Apple ID back to the old email address. This is temporary. Do NOT change the password, do NOT verify it: Apple - My Apple ID
2.     Go to Settings>iCloud and sign out of the iCloud account. When asked for your password, type in your current Apple ID password.
3.     Go back to Manage your Apple ID, sign in with the old ID, current password, and EDIT your Apple ID back to the new ID. You may need to verify it again.
4.     To back to Settings>iCloud and sign in with your current ID.
Cheers,
GB

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