如果您遇到“ Apple ID未激活”消息，请不要惊慌！这可能会让人相当震惊，尤其是如果您一直在 iPhone、iPad 或Mac上使用(Mac)Apple ID帐户而没有出现任何问题。
毕竟，您的Apple ID是您使用各种(Apple ID)Apple服务（例如App Store、iCloud 和 iTunes）的通行证。它允许您跨多个设备同步数据、下载应用程序以及执行更多操作。如果您突然陷入非活动状态的Apple ID，则会妨碍您使用这些服务的能力，从而破坏通常无缝的Apple生态系统体验。
了解“ Apple ID未激活”问题(Problem)
由于各种原因，“Apple ID 未激活”错误可能会以不同的方式显示。以下是一些最常见的原因：
- Apple 系统状态(Apple System Status)：问题可能出在您身上，在深入研究更复杂的解决方案之前确定这一点至关重要。Apple系统(Apple) 状态页面提供所有(system status page)Apple服务运行状态的实时信息，让您直接从源头检查Apple系统状态错误。(Apple)如果Apple(Apple)服务出现故障或中断，您的Apple ID可能会显示为非活动状态。
- 不正确的 Apple ID 密码(Incorrect Apple ID Password)或设备密码(Device Passcode)：Apple 严格的安全协议意味着错误的密码或密码不会掉以轻心。如果您最近更改了Apple ID密码或多次输入错误的 iPhone 密码，可能会导致您的Apple ID被标记为非活动状态。
- 您帐户上的可疑活动(Activity)：Apple不断寻找可能危及您帐户安全的异常活动。尝试从陌生的设备或位置登录或多次错误密码尝试等情况可能会导致Apple出于安全目的暂时停用您的帐户。如果验证重复失败，也会发生同样的情况，因为这看起来像是合法Apple以外的人用户尝试访问Apple ID。有关更多信息，请查看修复 Apple ID“验证失败”错误的 11 种主要方法(Top 11 Ways to Fix Apple ID “Verification Failed” Error)。您可能还想查看如何从 Apple ID 或查找我的中删除设备(How To Remove Devices From Your Apple ID or Find My)。
- 软件更新(Software Update)问题：在撰写本文时，iOS 16 是最新版本。如果您的 iOS 版本更新时间不够长，可能会在某些时候影响在线功能和服务，包括您的Apple ID问题。
发生这种情况的原因有一些不太常见的原因，其中大多数原因需要您直接
与Apple联系：(Apple)
- 欺诈：如果怀疑存在付款或身份欺诈，这可能会触发帐户停用，直到您与Apple解决问题为止。您可能需要提供证据来支持您的上诉。
- 违反Apple服务(Service)条款：还记得(Remember)您在未阅读的情况下接受的那份冗长的法律文件吗？嗯(Well)，在极少数情况下，您的帐户可能已被停用，因为Apple认为您违反了该协议。再一次，你必须直接与他们解决这个问题。
重新获得您帐户的访问权限
想到您的Apple ID中锁定的所有付费内容，或者如果(Apple ID)Apple不允许您进入，您
将如何进行数据恢复，您可能会感到担忧。但是，您可以通过多种方式重新获得帐户的访问权限：
- 重置 Apple ID 密码(Reset Apple ID Password)：如果您怀疑密码不正确可能是问题的根源，最好的办法是重置它。要更改密码，您需要访问设备的密码和安全菜单。有关详细说明，请参阅我们的Apple ID 密码重置(Apple ID password reset)教程。
- 解锁 Apple ID(Unlock Apple ID)：在某些情况下，您的Apple ID可能会因安全原因而被锁定。在这些情况下，您需要解锁您的Apple ID。从任何网络浏览器访问(Visit)iforgot.apple.com，输入您的Apple ID，然后按照屏幕上的说明进行操作。您可能需要回答安全问题或提供电话号码以进行身份验证。
- 删除 Apple ID(Remove Apple ID)：这对于卡在激活锁定屏幕上的设备尤其重要。如果您是所有者，您可以登录与设备关联的 iCloud 帐户并将其删除。如果您不是设备所有者，则需要他们的帮助才能从其Apple ID中删除该设备。欲了解更多信息，请查看以旧换新之前擦除旧 iPhone 的 3 种方法(3 Ways to Erase Your Old iPhone Before Trading It In)。
- 注销(Signing) 和登录(Signing)通常，简单的注销和重新登录就可以为您的Apple (Out)ID(Often)注入(Apple ID)活力。
- 联系Apple 支持(Apple Support)：如果其他方法均无效，只需拨打电话或点击鼠标即可联系 cavalry。Apple 支持(Apple Support)针对Apple ID(Apple IDs)问题提供强有力的帮助。他们可以指导您完成高级故障排除步骤或帮助您纠正问题。如果您的帐户已被他们封锁，并且您已经尝试了所有力所能及的方法，那么他们实际上是唯一能够倾听您的申诉并采取行动的人。
预防措施和其他考虑因素
正如他们所说，“预防(Prevention)胜于治疗”。当谈到数字世界时，这句古老的格言比以往任何时候都更有效。采取预防措施可以在很大程度上避免令人沮丧的问题，例如“Apple ID 未激活”问题。以下是一些关键策略和注意事项：
- 定期更新密码：防止未经授权访问的主要防御措施之一是强大、独特的密码。定期更改Apple ID密码可以阻止潜在的安全威胁。
- 更新(Update)iOS固件(Firmware)：随着每次新的 iOS 更新，Apple都会引入大量安全改进和错误修复。将您的设备保持更新到最新的 iOS 版本可确保您可以利用新功能并显着降低您的Apple ID遇到问题的机会。
- 定期检查(Checks)Apple和 iCloud 系统状态：如上所述，该门户提供有关Apple服务状态的(Status)实时信息。定期检查可以帮助您及时了解任何问题，并避免您的Apple ID由于(Apple ID)Apple端
出现问题而显示为非活动状态时不必要的担忧。
- 双因素身份验证：即使您的密码被泄露，这一额外的安全层也可以保护您的帐户。任何访问您帐户的人都必须使用辅助设备验证其身份。启用此功能可以增强您的帐户安全性并缓解您的(Turning this on)Apple ID问题。
- 数据备份(Data Backups)：始终备份您的数据。无论是存储在 iTunes 上的信息，还是 iCloud 上的任何数据，定期备份可确保即使您的Apple ID(Apple ID)遇到问题也不会丢失宝贵的数据。iCloud 备份功能、Finder备份或 iTunes 离线备份都是不错的选择。
- (Apple ID)Android 设备(Devices)上的Apple ID：Apple ID并非Apple设备独有。您可以从Android设备或任何带有网络浏览器的设备访问和管理您的(Android)Apple ID帐户。您应该使用浏览器或非Apple设备访问appleid.apple.com并熟悉此方法，以免出现问题。如果您无法从设备
访问您的Apple ID ，这可能是一个有用的备份计划。(Apple ID)
这是您需要了解的最重要的事情。所以现在，深吸一口气，系统地完成上述恢复方法。您的Apple ID几乎肯定是安全的，只需将其解锁，您就可以愉快地使用了。
What Does “This Apple ID Is Not Active” Mean (And How to Regain Access to Your Account)?
If you’re encountering the “Apple ІD nоt active” message, don’t panic! It may be quite а ѕhock, especially if you’νe been using your Apple ID accoυnt on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac without problems.
After all, your Apple ID is your passport to various Apple services, such as the App Store, iCloud, and iTunes. It allows you to sync your data across multiple devices, download applications, and do much more. If you’re suddenly stuck with an inactive Apple ID, it hampers your ability to use these services, disrupting the usually seamless Apple ecosystem experience.
Understanding the “Apple ID Is Not Active” Problem
The error “Apple ID is not active” can manifest differently and for various reasons. Here are some of the most common reasons:
- Apple System Status: The issue might be on your end, and it’s crucial to establish this before diving into more complex solutions. The Apple system status page provides real-time information about the operational status of all Apple services, letting you check Apple system status errors straight from the source. If there’s a glitch or disruption in Apple’s services, your Apple ID might show inactive.
- Incorrect Apple ID Password or Device Passcode: Apple’s stringent security protocols mean wrong passwords or passcodes aren’t taken lightly. If you’ve recently changed your Apple ID password or entered the wrong iPhone passcode too many times, it might result in your Apple ID being flagged as inactive.
- Suspicious Activity on Your Account: Apple continuously looks for unusual activity that could compromise your account’s security. Instances like attempts to sign in from an unfamiliar device or location or too many incorrect password attempts can lead Apple to deactivate your account temporarily for safety purposes.The same thing can happen if verification failed repeatedly, since this looks like someone other than the legitimate Apple user trying to access the Apple ID. For more information, have a look at Top 11 Ways to Fix Apple ID “Verification Failed” Error. You may also want to review How To Remove Devices From Your Apple ID or Find My.
- Software Update Issues: At the time of writing, iOS 16 is the latest version. If your iOS version is not updated for long enough, it may affect online functions and services at some point, including issues with your Apple ID.
There are some less common reasons why this might have happened, most of which require that you speak with Apple directly:
- Fraud: If there’s any suspicion of payment or identity fraud, this might trigger an account deactivation until you can resolve the issue with Apple. You may have to provide evidence to support your appeal.
- Violation of Apple’s Terms of Service: Remember that long legal document you accepted without reading it? Well, in a few rare cases, your account may have been deactivated because Apple thinks you’ve violated that agreement. Once again, you’ll have to clear this up with them directly.
Regaining Access to Your Account
It can be worrying to think of all that paid content locked up in your Apple ID, or how you’ll ever do data recovery if Apple won’t let you in. However, there are several ways you can regain access to your account:
- Reset Apple ID Password: If you suspect that an incorrect password may be at the heart of the problem, your best bet is to reset it. To change passwords, you need to access your device’s password & security menu. Refer to our Apple ID password reset tutorial for detailed instructions.
- Unlock Apple ID: There may be situations where your Apple ID is locked due to security reasons. In these cases, you would need to unlock your Apple ID. Visit iforgot.apple.com from any web browser, input your Apple ID, and follow the on-screen instructions. You might be required to answer your security questions or provide a phone number for ID verification.
- Remove Apple ID: This is particularly relevant for devices stuck on the activation lock screen. If you are the owner, you can log into the iCloud account tied to the device and remove it. If you are not the owner, you would need their help to remove the device from their Apple ID. For more information, check out 3 Ways to Erase Your Old iPhone Before Trading It In.
- Signing Out and Signing In Often, a simple sign out and sign back in can breathe life into your Apple ID.
- Contacting Apple Support: The cavalry is only a phone call or a click away if all else fails. Apple Support offers robust help for issues with Apple IDs. They can guide you through advanced troubleshooting steps or help rectify issues from their end. If your account has been blocked from their side, and you’ve already tried all the methods within your power, they are literally the only ones who can listen to your appeal and do something about it.
Preventive Measures and Other Considerations
As they say, “Prevention is better than cure.” When it comes to the digital world, this old adage holds water more than ever. Adopting preventative measures can largely bypass frustrating hiccups such as the “Apple ID is not active” issue. Here are a few key strategies and considerations:
- Regularly Update Passwords: One of the primary defenses against unauthorized access is a strong, unique password. Regularly changing your Apple ID password can thwart potential security threats.
- Update iOS Firmware: With each new iOS update, Apple introduces a raft of security improvements and bug fixes. Keeping your device updated to the latest iOS version ensures you can take advantage of new features and significantly reduces the chances of encountering problems with your Apple ID.
- Regular Checks of Apple and iCloud System Status: As mentioned above, this portal provides real-time information about the status of Apple’s services. Regular checks can help you stay abreast of any issues and prevent unnecessary worry if your Apple ID shows as inactive due to a problem on Apple’s end.
- Two-Factor Authentication: This additional layer of security protects your account even if your password gets compromised. Anyone accessing your account must verify their identity with a secondary device. Turning this on can bolster your account security and mitigate issues with your Apple ID.
- Data Backups: Always back up your data. Whether it’s information stored on iTunes, or any data on your iCloud, keeping regular backups ensures you won’t lose your precious data even if your Apple ID encounters issues. The iCloud backup feature, Finder backup, or iTunes offline backup are great options.
- Apple ID on Android Devices: An Apple ID isn’t exclusive to Apple devices. You can access and manage your Apple ID account from an Android device or any device with a web browser. You should use a browser or non-Apple device to visit appleid.apple.com and familiarise yourself with this method before things go wrong. This can be a useful backup plan if you cannot access your Apple ID from your devices.
That’s the most important stuff you need to know. So now, take a deep breath and systematically work through the above-mentioned recovery methods. Your Apple ID is almost certainly safe, it just needs to be unlocked, and you’ll be on your merry way.
