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I can't finish setting up my iPhone 12 because it asks for a password For an old email that I no longer use and haven't got the password for. how do I correct this?

can I finish setting up my phone and delete the old email address?

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 18, 2021 2:39 PM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2021 2:42 PM

An old Apple ID password?


For the Apple ID password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password. See if you can get an email option if necessary.


Apple ID - Manage            


Apple ID – Forgot Password            


It may be to download apps. Can you bypass that step?

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I can't finish setting up my iPhone 12 because it asks for a password For an old email that I no longer use and haven't got the password for. how do I correct this?

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