I can't sign into ICloud. Can't download anything.

Okay I am having a problem with the ICloud. I think. This is my fourth device in our iCloud family. An iPhone 4. It will not let me sign into my Apple ID in settings. It loads and then nothing happens. I checked my email in case they sent me a letter but nothing. I can't download anything and I really don't want to do a factory reset so please help me...... This is a new phenomenon. All other devices work fine. We have the same homesharing. iPhone 5, IPhone 4s and IPad Mini are the other devices.

I would try resetting all settings (in Settings>General>Reset) if you haven't already. This will erase passwords for previously joined wifi networks so you will need to re-join your wifi after doing so.
If it still won't sign in, you probably need to restore the phone. If you back it up properly ahead of time you won't lose a thing by doing so. I would back up to both iCloud and iTunes (connect your phone to your computer, open iTunes, go to File>Devices>Back Up and File>Devices>Transfer Purchases) so you have redundant backups in case one of them fails.

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Welcome to Apple Support Communities
To change the iCloud account, first you have to log out of the old one. Open System Preferences > iCloud, and if you don't want to lose your contacts, calendars, notes..., untick all services first. Then, press "Sign Out" at the left part of the window.
Finally, insert your new Apple ID and password, and follow the steps

I can't sign into iCloud because my Apple ID doesn't work there. For some reason it gave me a .mac email and I don't remember the password. When it gives me the option to reset my password, it's my Apple ID password which I don't want to do.

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Check if your Data and Time, and Time Zone are set to automatically: OS X Yosemite: Set the date and time on your Mac
Is this issue also appearing on new user account:
Isolating an issue by using another user account - Apple Support
Mac OS X: How to troubleshoot a software issue - Apple Support
Is this issue also appearing in safe mode: OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode? - Apple Support

I just restored my phone, however I have to sign into icloud and the phone is set to the previous owner's email and password. I am unable to get in contact with them. What can I do?

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Please help!

Hello codyfromseminole,
After reviewing your post, I believe your device is under Activaltion Lock. The following article will provide you with more information about the feature:
iCloud: Activation Lock
With iOS 7 or later, Find My iPhone includes a feature called Activation Lock, which is turned on automatically when you set up Find My iPhone. Activation Lock makes it harder for anyone to use or sell your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch if it’s ever lost or stolen.
With Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password are required before anyone can:
Turn off Find My iPhone on your device
Sign out of iCloud on your device
Erase and reactivate your device
Important: Make sure to remember your Apple ID and password, and that your password is unique and secure—someone else shouldn’t be able to guess it. For more information, see the Apple Support article Security and your Apple ID.
If you want to give away or sell your device, be sure to erase your content and settings (in Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings). When you erase your content, Find My iPhone and Activation Lock are also turned off.
If you no longer have the device, follow the instructions to remove a device you no longer have. For more information, see the Apple Support article What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
For more information about Activation Lock, see the Apple Support article Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7.
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
BobbyD

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Hi spillgar,
If you are having issues signing in to iCloud from your Windows machine, you may find the following articles helpful:
iCloud: Account troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3988
iCloud: If you can’t sign in to iCloud.com
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph2611
Regards,
- Brenden

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Hello Martin,
Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with your iCloud account on your Mac. I recommend signing out of iCloud first:
On your Mac, open iCloud preferences, then click Sign Out.
iCloud: Change iCloud feature settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2613
If you are still being prompted for your password, I recommend the steps in the following article (this article refers to an iOS device, but the steps are still relevant for your Mac as well):
iOS 7: If you're asked for the password to your previous Apple ID when signing out of iCloud
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5223
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Best,
Sheila M.

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Moreover, when this happens the Settings app locks up. I can't dismiss the alert that says the user name or password was incorrect. I have to force quit Settings app to do anything else with it.
I've attached a screen shot of the Settings app and the alert message.

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Hopefully this may solve yours

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I'm having the same problem. Did you find any solution?
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I tried creating a new user, and that could actually log into my iCloud account. But my main account is having this problem though.

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Hi
Can anyone help me I signed into iCloud with an email address that i can't use now I have forgotten the password I used have tried all the ones i would normally use. The problem is i am changing my phone to another provider but need to back up my stuff. Is their anyway I can change the email address? If I can't will I loose all my stuff of my phone it is an iPhone 4s
Thanks

Is your phone signed into an old iCloud ID ("email address") and you need to change it to your current ID? Is so, there is a way around this.
Otherwise, you can either try resetting your password at https://iforgot.apple.com or by contacting Apple for assistance by going to https://expresslane.apple.com, then click More Products and Services>Apple ID>Other Apple ID Topics>Lost or forgotten Apple ID password, or you can back up your phone to your computer instead. To do this, connect your phone to your computer, open iTunes and go to File>Devices>Transfer Purchases. Then go to File>Devices>Back Up.

I can't sign into ICloud. Can't download anything.

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