Accounts & Passwords
Password recovery, account lockouts, and sign-in help.
721 articles — showing 541–600 (page 10 of 13)
- How do I unlock an ONN Android tablet after too many wrong PIN attempts?An ONN Android tablet will not accept the PIN after many wrong tries and shows a wait message such as unsuccessfully entered a wrong PIN 10 times. Rebooting did not help.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone 16 Pro that is locked to an Apple ID?An Apple iPhone 16 Pro is locked and will not proceed without the correct Apple ID password or passcode for the account that owns the device.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone 17 Pro Max after forgetting the passcode?An iPhone 17 Pro Max is locked because the passcode was forgotten and may show iPhone Unavailable.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone after a newly set passcode stops working?A passcode was set on an iPhone for the first time, but after the phone sat idle the same passcode would not unlock it. There is no separate default unlock code.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone after a software update when I forgot the Apple ID password?After a software update, an iPhone (reported as iPhone 10 / X Pro class device) asks for the Apple ID password used during setup, and that password is not remembered.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone after forgetting the passcode?An iPhone is locked because the passcode was forgotten, and sign-in attempts have timed out.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone after the passcode changed if my iPad still works?An iPhone passcode was changed and the phone is now locked out, while an iPad signed into the same Apple ID still works.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone after too many incorrect passcode attempts?An iPhone is locked after too many incorrect passcode attempts, and the screen may show an option to erase the iPhone.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone stuck on Emergency Only after a reset?An iPhone was reset or restarted and now only shows Emergency calls, and the usual device passcode does not unlock it.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone that asks for a passcode I never set?An iPhone is asking for a passcode the owner does not remember setting, and after failed attempts it may show a try-again-later timer such as more than two hours.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone that is locked out after too many passcode attempts?An iPhone is locked out after too many incorrect passcode attempts, sometimes with a wait timer, and the owner may have a Mac available for recovery.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone that says Locked to Owner after a carrier switch?After switching from US Cellular to T-Mobile, an iPhone asks for an Apple ID and password, shows Locked to Owner, and the old email used for the Apple account is no longer available.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone that says Locked to Owner and asks for email and password?An iPhone that is rarely used for email has been stuck for about a week asking for an email and password, with a Locked to Owner style Activation Lock screen.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone that says Locked to Owner?An iPhone shows Activation Lock (Locked to Owner) and the Apple Account password used during setup is not remembered.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone that says Unavailable after wrong passcode attempts?After moving to a newer iPhone, an older iPhone 12 shows “iPhone Unavailable” and asks to try again later, often after too many incorrect passcode attempts while preparing the phone for someone else.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone that says iPhone Unavailable after too many passcode attempts?An iPhone shows iPhone Unavailable after forgotten passcode attempts, and the Apple ID or cable needed for reset may also be missing.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone that says iPhone is disabled?An iPhone shows iPhone is disabled or will not accept the passcode, and the owner needs access urgently.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone that says it is disabled after forgetting the passcode?An iPhone shows that it is disabled after too many wrong passcode attempts, and the passcode was forgotten after a reset.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone that says it is disabled without the passcode or Apple ID?An iPhone is locked or shows it is disabled, and the passcode or Apple ID password is not available.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone that will not accept the passcode or touch gestures?An iPhone, such as an iPhone 7 Plus, will not unlock with the usual passcode or gestures, so the Home screen stays unreachable.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone that will not accept the passcode?An iPhone is locked and will not accept the passcode or code you enter, with no clear error message beyond rejected attempts.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone when I forgot the passcode?An iPhone is stuck on the lock screen and the passcode cannot be reset or remembered.Open
- How do I unlock an iPhone when the passcode no longer works after an update?An iPhone apparently updated and the passcode no longer works, so the device cannot be unlocked.Open
- How do I update T-Mobile autopay after a replaced credit card when text codes fail?A compromised credit card was replaced, T-Mobile autopay still needs the new card, and account login asks for a texted verification code that never arrives because service was terminated.Open
- How do I update a Microsoft or Gmail recovery number after switching to a cell phone?A landline used for email account recovery was disconnected, and the account still expects the old number instead of the new cell phone.Open
- How do I update a Paramount+ payment method when the TV says the router is not supported?Unable to update Paramount+ billing on a TV that shows a router not supported style message; the payment method needs to be changed from a phone or computer instead.Open
- How do I update a card in Google Pay when it keeps asking for a PIN?Trying to update a card on a Google account; the phone keeps asking for a Google PIN.Open
- How do I update a credit card on a Google or subscription account?A prompt or message says credit card information needs to be updated for a Google-related or other subscription account.Open
- How do I update a payment card on my Apple ID or iPhone?Someone needs to change the card number on an Apple account used for purchases, and may also be stuck because they cannot remember the Apple ID password.Open
- How do I update a subscription to use a new Visa card?You want to pay for a subscription with a new Visa card, but the old card details cannot be updated or saved.Open
- How do I update an expired payment card for magicJack?The card on file for magicJack has expired, and the account owner cannot successfully add or save a new payment method to keep service active.Open
- How do I update the Wi-Fi password on a Google Nest device?A Google Nest device needs the new home Wi-Fi password, but it may be missing from the Google Home app because it is offline after the network change.Open
- How do I update the cell phone number on my online accounts?A user needs to change the cell phone number used for account recovery or alerts across signed-in services.Open
- How do I update the credit card on an internet service account?Someone needs to update credit card information on an internet service billing account.Open
- How do I update the payment card on a SiriusXM account?A SiriusXM radio subscription needs a new payment card entered so billing and service continue.Open
- How do I update the payment method for a music streaming subscription before it renews?A payment method needs to be updated before a music streaming subscription renews, to avoid a failed charge or interruption.Open
- How do I update the payment method on a Kindle or Amazon account?Someone needs to update the payment method used for Kindle or Amazon purchases and cannot find where to change it.Open
- How do I update the payment method on a subscription radio or streaming account?Needs to update payment information on a subscription service account, such as a satellite radio or streaming service, after a card change or decline.Open
- How do I update the phone number on a Chime account after getting a new device?A Chime account phone number was not updated before switching devices, and the Chime app will not accept or finish a phone-number change.Open
- How do I upgrade a Fubo plan to get Marquee Sports Network?A Fubo account needs a plan upgrade, often to a Pro plan, so Marquee Sports Network becomes available.Open
- How do I use the correct Google account on a Samsung phone with a Mac?Samsung account and Google account were mixed up while connecting a Samsung phone to an Apple computer; the user wants to restart with a newly recovered Google account email and password.Open
- How do I verify whether a game purchase was made on an account?A family member wants to verify whether a grandson may have purchased MLB 26 (or a similar game) on a shared store or console account.Open
- How do I view my old answers or previous posts on a website account?Someone wants to see their old answers or previous posts on a website but cannot remember how to find that history, and there is no login error message.Open
- How do I watch Disney+ on a smart TV after purchasing a subscription?Disney+ was purchased successfully, but it is unclear how to install or sign into the app on a television.Open
- How do I watch an MHz Choice subscription on a Samsung Smart TV?Have an MHz Choice subscription but cannot find or sign in to MHz on a Samsung Smart TV.Open
- How do you activate a NuWave product warranty online?A NuWave appliance owner needs to register or activate the product warranty on NuWave’s website and may be stuck finding the form or purchase date.Open
- How do you cancel an Apple subscription or account you no longer want?A purchase or subscription was not what was expected and the user wants to cancel the account or auto-renew billing.Open
- How do you change the payment method for a ChatGPT subscription?Someone needs to update the card or payment method used for a ChatGPT subscription, and the plan can look missing if the wrong login method is used.Open
- How do you find a lost iPhone if you forgot the Apple ID password?A phone was lost and the owner cannot remember the Apple ID password needed to sign in to Find My and locate the device.Open
- How do you get back into Instagram after two-factor authentication issues?Instagram login still fails after completing two-factor authentication steps and waiting 72 hours.Open
- How do you log in to a NordVPN plan if someone else set it up?A person has a multi-year NordVPN plan set up by someone else and does not know how to log in on a computer or Android phone or how much time is left.Open
- How do you permanently remove an Easy Roam charge from a mobile bill?Easy Roam or similar international roaming add-on was reversed last month but appears again on this month’s mobile bill and the customer wants it removed permanently.Open
- How do you recover a Samsung account after a stolen Galaxy phone?A Samsung Galaxy S24+ was stolen in Bulgaria and the owner cannot access the Samsung account because two-factor authentication codes go to the missing phone.Open
- How do you recover an iPhone 14 after a factory reset if you forgot the Apple ID password?An iPhone 14 was factory reset without a backup and will not complete setup because the Apple ID password is forgotten, triggering Activation Lock.Open
- How do you request a refund for an unwanted DramaWave or mobile reels charge?DramaWave and mobile reels were ordered and an unexpected extra charge occurred while watching, and a refund is needed.Open
- How do you reset a forgotten iPhone passcode when the device is Activation Locked?The user forgot their password (Dutch: wachtwoord) and wants to set a new one, but creating a new Apple ID will not help while the iPhone remains tied to the old account.Open
- How do you reset an Apple Watch after forgetting the passcode?An Apple Watch passcode was forgotten, and unpairing or erase may be blocked because a new iPhone is too new for the Apple ID security delay.Open
- How do you set up a DJI Air 3S drone for the first time?A new DJI Air 3S will not get through first-time setup; the owner is stuck activating the aircraft or linking the controller.Open
- How do you unlock a Samsung phone after forgetting the password?A Samsung Android phone is locked and the screen password, PIN, or pattern was forgotten, so the owner cannot open the device.Open
- How do you unlock an Android phone after forgetting the password?An Android phone is locked because the screen password, PIN, or pattern was forgotten.Open