I'm in a tough situation because I've been trying to recover my Apple account after bricking my phone. I don't have access to my phone number to verify my identity, and it could take weeks to get my account back. In the meantime, I got a new device, and I really need to access that phone number for work. I'm wondering if I can set up a temporary Apple account to use my new phone while I wait for the recovery process to finish. I'm okay with wiping the phone again later, but I'm worried that creating a second Apple account might interfere with my ongoing recovery. What should I do?
2 Answers
Setting up without an Apple account is a good option! It will let you activate your phone and use it for calling and texting. If you need apps for work, you may want to reconsider this approach, but know that you can always erase everything later to set up your original account when it's recovered. Just remember to choose to keep your eSIM during the erase process if that's what you use.
It's really about what you need right now. Setting up without an account lets you use your phone immediately but limits access to apps. Just be cautious about how you proceed with the new account.
If you still have the same phone number as your trusted number, you might be able to get back in without creating a new account. Just go through the setup, and if prompted, select options like 'Don't have an Apple Account' to skip that part. This way, you can activate your iPhone and access cellular data without needing an Apple account upfront.
Is there a significant downside to setting up without an Apple account? I need my apps for work, and I’m worried a new account might mess with my recovery.