Updated: March 16, 2023
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Trying to setup icloud on a new iPhone

Can't access icloud because my birthday doesn't match n the email in which they sent reset information to isn't correct. How can I correct this?
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Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?

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Nice to meet you, *****!
Can you tell me what happens when you enter your iCloud information on the new iPhone?

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It attempts to verify me. I selected Birthday. Entered my bd. It doesn't match their records. The I emailed. The email in the system doesn't match my email. Therefore I can't move with setting-up my icloud.
Then I selected

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Actually, you can skip the iCloud sign-in during setup.

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I saw that option initially. But now I don't know how to get past it

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Which device do you use to chat with me?

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Galaxy 11

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May I ask you to take a picture of your iPhone screen and send it to me?

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Click the "Forgot password or don't have Apple ID" button.
Then you'll see "Sign it later" button.

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Ok I'll slightly embarrassed but I'm past icloud. Thanks. What is to be done later to access icloud?

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You can try to recover your current account or create a new one.

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Ok may I send you a picture of my next screen which makes no sense to me?

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I don't have another iPhone nor do I have a QR code
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Do you use a SIM card?

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Yes in the galaxy phone

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Then click "Set Up Later" button.

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Ok thx. Good bye

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Is there anything else I can do for you today?

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