how to authorize an iphone

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how to authorize an iphone

In authorized devices - do iPhones count? Old iPhones take up too many authorizations. How to authorize an iPhone once deauthorizing all computers.

Posted on Dec 1, 2022 11:35 AM

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Phil0124

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Dec 1, 2022 12:06 PM in response to Bets

Only computers count for authorizations.

iPhone's do count for the number of devices attached to an Apple ID.

You can remove iPhones from your account by erasing them or logging out of your Apple ID from them, or removing them from the Device list on another device.

See here: link ➜ View and remove your devices that are associated with Apple ID purchases - Apple Support

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Bets Author

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Dec 1, 2022 04:21 PM in response to Bets

Thanks Phil0124,

its not a clear system. I did remove all the old phones. There are only 4 remaining devices listed- 1 phone, 1 iPad and 2 computers. I’m still getting the only 5 devices allowed error message. Makes me think some are hidden. I’m pondering deauthorizing all and starting over. But the other devices are all syncing well and I don’t want to mess up things that are working. (Can’t add new laptop however)

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Phil0124

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Dec 2, 2022 05:31 AM in response to Bets

Authorized computers may not appear in the devices list, but still be authorized.

If you had authorized computers, you never de-authorized, those authorizations continue to exist.

If you no longer have those older computers, then you will have to de-authorize them all, and then re-authorize the ones you still have. Follow the steps in the support document you posted from under "If you need to deauthorize a computer that you don't have access to"

Once you deauthorize all the computers, you can authorize the ones you still have and the new one.

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