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How can I remove my old number from my Apple ID?

How can I remove my old number from my Apple ID if The number has been deactivated and I have no access to it to receive the code?


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Posted on Jul 21, 2022 8:58 AM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2022 6:18 PM

See if anything here helps.  If necessary, you can use account recovery as explained in the link at bottom of the article.


Verification code - how to get one and sign in with two-factor authentication.   *


If you can get a code and sign in, you need to change/add the number on your Apple ID. Look in the Security section when signed in online. You may have to add the new number before you can remove the old number. After the change, allow up to 24 hours for the change to sync. Before trying to make the change, sign out of Messages/FaceTime on all devices/computers.


Apple ID - Manage

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Jul 21, 2022 6:18 PM in response to nicoler1994

See if anything here helps.  If necessary, you can use account recovery as explained in the link at bottom of the article.


Verification code - how to get one and sign in with two-factor authentication.   *


If you can get a code and sign in, you need to change/add the number on your Apple ID. Look in the Security section when signed in online. You may have to add the new number before you can remove the old number. After the change, allow up to 24 hours for the change to sync. Before trying to make the change, sign out of Messages/FaceTime on all devices/computers.


Apple ID - Manage

Jul 21, 2022 9:06 AM in response to leroydouglas

nicoler1994 wrote:

How can I remove my old number from my Apple ID if The number has been deactivated and I have no access to it to receive the code?


If you can not make changes from your Phone Settings>Apple ID



Log into https://appleid.apple.com >Personal Information >Reachable at


here you can make changes Apple ID credentials

Jul 21, 2022 9:00 AM in response to nicoler1994

nicoler1994 wrote:

How can I remove my old number from my Apple ID if The number has been deactivated and I have no access to it to receive the code?


If you can not make changes from your Phone Settings>Apple ID



Log into https://appleid.apple.com >Payment and Shipping Section>Edit


here you can make changes Apple ID credentials

How can I remove my old number from my Apple ID?

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