My Apple ID is driving me crazy
A couple of computers ago I had a hard drive replacement, and the installer created my ID which makes no sense to me, it is not a simple task when installing new software. As I suck in all old software into my new machine, the same ugly ID remains. Is there a way I can change my ID and password on this machine?
Here's an article that may be able to help you through this procedure: [Changing the short username in Leopard|http://www.macworld.com/article/132693/2008/03/changeshortusername.html ].
Good luck...it's not easy and make sure that you have a good backup before starting. -GDF
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Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
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Hello joelfromn. charleston,
It seems you are unable to activate iMessage on a device with no carrier service. The following article provides information regarding activation issues:
If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support
Check your device settings
Make sure that you’re connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network. If you're using an iPhone, you'll need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Depending on your carrier, you might be charged for this SMS.
Go to Settings > General > Date & Time and make sure that your time zone is set up correctly.
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
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AndyHi there,
You may find the article below helpful.
Restoring iPod shuffle to factory settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1481
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Heh heh. It is an app. Somewhere. Trying to tell you something. And you may go nutz looking for it. There was one case where an app kept asking a user to give it a rating, and dinged at the same time, middle of the night, if I recall. Anyway, I don't know how much stuff you may have, but look thru your apps for the guilty party. Anything with an alarm clock involved is a first place to look.
When you get bored and frustrated, take a break and read the thread below for Mr Luigi.
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Bad choice, since the cost is exorbitant. Snow Leopard ($29 USD) is available from its online store's telesales agents.[1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753) or Customer Service and Sales Support at 1-800-676-2775.]
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it's driving me crazy .
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any body have a solution ......!!!!
please help meThis forum is for questions from those managing sites on iTunes U, Apple's service for colleges and universities to post educational material in the iTunes Store. You'll be most likely to get help with this issue if you ask in the general iTunes forums.
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I got my iPhone 12/25/12, so its only about 7 months old. Its always been well protected (first 6 months was in an otterbox, and now i use a lifeproof case) and its never gotten wet or dirty. Anyway now suddenly the home button is making a horrible clicking noise every time i press it and it also seems to have a little resistance (like its harder to press down). At first I thought it could maybe be the case, but that's definitely not it because i took it out and it still makes the clicking noise. Its driving me crazy! I played with it for a few minutes while it was out of the case and held it pressed down for a while and it stopped making the clicking noise (that lasted like 5 minutes). Could it be dirty? I cant imagine how it got dirty, but is there somehow I can fix this? Somehow I can maybe clean it without damaging the phone? Please help its really annoying.
Your phone is still under warranty. Bring it to Apple for evaluation. If there's a hardware issue not related to user damage, your phone will be replaced.
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Thank you for contributing to the Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like songs are missing from iTunes on your PC, and need to be re-added. I know that can be a frustrating situation.
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iTunes: Finding lost media and downloads - Apple Support
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