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Using my recovery key

How and where do I use this key

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 4, 2022 1:36 AM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2022 1:39 AM

If you forget your Apple ID password it is a faster way to get the account released again.

If you lose the key the Apple ID account is lost forever which is why I don't recommend creating one lightly.

It is of no use for any other process such as recovery of data which is from your backups.

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