Most manufacturers of electronic devices create user databases that are common to a wide variety of gadgets. If you prefer Apple technology and own an iPhone, iPad or Macintosh, you probably have an Apple ID account. However, troubles occasionally occur during which a message may appear stating that your Apple ID is blocked.
Password
One of the main reasons iPhone 5 is blocked by an Apple ID is because it is the wrong password. If you accidentally entered the wrong combination several times in a row in iTunes, iCloud or AppStore, the system will automatically block your account.
This is the simplest case, and it is also solved easily. To regain access to the device, you can use one of the following options:
- request a recovery code to the email address provided during registration;
- answer control questions;
- reset your password by connecting your iPhone to another authorized Apple device (for example, a computer with iTunes installed).
If your Apple ID is blocked for this reason, but you can’t do anything using these methods, in no case do not contact third-party specialists. One of the most common schemes for scammers is to offer services for money that are not possible on their own. Therefore, it will be better to contact an authorized service or call technical support.
Suspicious activity
The most controversial reason why Apple ID is blocked on many devices. Apple experts monitor the activity of accounts and accounts on all released gadgets, so if they think that the device has changed its owner, then they may well limit access to it. What are the most common “suspicious activities”?
- Frequent change of account settings. If you become the owner of an Apple device, try to enter the data that you will not change - login, password, mailbox, security questions. All this should remain unchanged.
- Do not try to refund too often for purchased applications. Specialists may decide that the device was stolen and attackers are trying to get as much money out of it as possible.
- The same goes for other payment systems. Use only one plastic card. If you regularly change the payment data, this may give a signal that the gadget is "walking around".
- The biggest problems await the owners of "shared accounts." By providing access to the device to third parties, iPhone owners are trying to make money. However, customers often change their account information, which again leads us to the first item on the list.
Remember that if the Apple ID is blocked on the iPhone , then it becomes practically useless, and only the original owner of the gadget can regain access.
Breaking
Despite the fact that Apple systems are famous for their security, there are precedents for hacking databases and gaining access to several thousand accounts by cybercriminals. In this case, the administration decides to block the hacked accounts remotely.
You can argue as much as you like about the validity of such actions, especially if everything was in order with the user account at the time of blocking, but the fact remains - you have to deal with the problem yourself. The main thing - in no case do not pay the attackers a "ransom" for the account data.
Recovery
So, you have a problem: Apple ID is blocked. What to do? There are some standard tips that a device owner should follow.
- Email recovery.
- Use security questions.
- Remember to set an alternate email address.
If you did not succeed in any of the options, it remains only to contact the support service. And here the main problems will arise.
- You will have to verify ownership of the device. And for this, only a purchase receipt at an authorized store is suitable. Therefore, if any company is engaged in the resale of devices imported, for example, from Poland, then their sales receipts are not suitable. Only those that they received in the Polish store will do.
- Unlocking through technical support can take up to a month. This is due to the fact that such issues are resolved at the central office (in English), and not by local consultants.
- Calls to support are paid. And in time it can take up to half an hour.
However, you have no other options. Either contact the specialists, or your device will remain a lifeless “cobblestone”.
Prevention
Now let's figure out how to make sure that your iPhone is not blocked on Apple ID. In fact, this is not so difficult, because the tips are quite standard and familiar to any computer user.
- Set a really hard password for your Apple ID. And if it’s quite dangerous for a PC to store it on a piece of paper, then it’s possible to leave a note with a password from the phone at home.
- Make it a habit to change your password regularly. Let it be just one character or letter, but this is enough to protect yourself. Just do not overdo it, as this can be a signal of "suspicious activity."
- Do not save payment data in the temporary memory of the device. It’s better to get the card out again and enter its data manually than if an unsuccessful combination of circumstances, an attacker gets access to it.
- In no case do not let other people use your account.
- Do not change your Apple ID settings at the advice or request of others.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, if your Apple ID is blocked, only technical support can change this. Feel free to contact her, as they will be able to help you with most problems quickly and immediately, and in case of serious problems everything will be settled at the official level and there will be no new errors related to authentication on the device.