Created: February 10, 2023

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?
Last Edit: February 10, 2023
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Bohdan Kozachuk
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Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?
Customer Reply
*****
Bohdan Kozachuk
Bohdan Kozachuk Tech Expert & Writer
Nice to meet you, *****!
Can you tell me what happens when you enter your iCloud information on the new iPhone?
Customer Reply
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
Bohdan Kozachuk
Bohdan Kozachuk Tech Expert & Writer
Actually, you can skip the iCloud sign-in during setup.
Customer Reply
I saw that option initially. But now I don't know how to get past it
Bohdan Kozachuk
Bohdan Kozachuk Tech Expert & Writer
Which device do you use to chat with me?
Customer Reply
Galaxy 11
Bohdan Kozachuk
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May I ask you to take a picture of your iPhone screen and send it to me?
Customer Reply
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Bohdan Kozachuk
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Click the "Forgot password or don't have Apple ID" button.
Then you'll see "Sign it later" button.
Customer Reply
Ok I'll slightly embarrassed but I'm past icloud. Thanks. What is to be done later to access icloud?
Bohdan Kozachuk
Bohdan Kozachuk Tech Expert & Writer
You can try to recover your current account or create a new one.
Customer Reply
Ok may I send you a picture of my next screen which makes no sense to me?
Bohdan Kozachuk
Bohdan Kozachuk Tech Expert & Writer
Sure.
Customer Reply
I don't have another iPhone nor do I have a QR code
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Bohdan Kozachuk
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Do you use a SIM card?
Customer Reply
Yes in the galaxy phone
Bohdan Kozachuk
Bohdan Kozachuk Tech Expert & Writer
Then click "Set Up Later" button.
Customer Reply
Ok thx. Good bye
Bohdan Kozachuk
Bohdan Kozachuk Tech Expert & Writer
Is there anything else I can do for you today?
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