Resetting Cloud Password

Hey guys i need help, i bought a new phone (iphone 13) and i wanted to transfer my data from the old one (iphone 12 pro max) but ha ve forgotten my cloud password and i have been trying to reset i still cant mange. the old iphone 12 pro max its cameras no longer work including the face ID which makes thongs harder. its bluetooth and wifi also dont work so how can i go about it please? apple has been sending me emails saying they will send message or call for password reset but they dont do that

Posted on Oct 4, 2026 11:27 PM

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TheLittles

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Oct 4, 2026 11:34 PM in response to tefoAce

“Resetting Cloud Password: Hey guys i need help, i bought a new phone (iphone 13) and i wanted to transfer my data from the old one (iphone 12 pro max) but ha ve forgotten my cloud password and i have been trying to reset i still cant mange. the old iphone 12 pro max its cameras no longer work including[…]”

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Getting Into your iCloud Account:

Without a Recovery Key or having some other trusted device, you likely can’t. It’s all internal hardware that is giving you the issue here. Go Here: Set up a Recovery Key for your Apple Account - Apple Support