One guy had this issue after upgrading, did a clean install and the issue was fixed. How to Change Your Microsoft Account in Windows Phone 8. Am I missing a step somewhere or not realizing something? I have tremendous patience with them but it is terrible sometimes to support them remotely. Seeing as how my Lumia is less than a week old, I didn't have any files to lose, so I attempted the hard reset. For more information about why you're seeing this and how to resolve it, see. Not the answer you're looking for? How to add a payment method to Microsoft Account? So, which account do I setup first seeing as the GoDaddy domain acct is my primary. Therefore, when you change your phone number or alternative email address, be sure to change the phone number or alternative email address linked to your Microsoft account as well.
If he has the built in backup set up, type up some instructions and send them with. I've mailed the phone to him. Who knows, maybe I'll end up with a cell phone soon lol. So Microsoft has an issue here they couldn't resolve. And gracious, if I don't send this phone pre convigured to him, I'll be on the phone for an hour with him.
I also believe Microsoft wants to use these phone numbers later for spamming purposes later, especially if they ever get back into providing window based phones. When setting up your new Windows Phone, it'll ask you to login to your Microsoft Account, do so. Finally, enter the code received on the phone in the field and then click Next button. Step 9: If you have chosen text method to verify your number, you will receive a code to your phone. Then follow the directions and fill in the required information, such as your password, name, birth date, and gender.
This doesn't repro for me, would it be possible to get a trace of the issue? On the about Settings screen, scroll down and tap the reset your phone button. Make sure you have a backup of your data before you hit the Yes button. Or perhaps if you're not in the U. Created a new one, signed in and bam, it worked. Step 8: Select A phone number from the first drop-down box, select your country, enter your phone number which you want to associate with your Microsoft account, and select a method to verify the contact number text or call.
However, there may be times when you want to change the account you use on the phone. One other thing, for the Outlook account I have, over 90% of the rules I have created are to block the barrage of spam from Microsoft. After you sign in to your account, sign out. You can now use this Microsoft account to sign into Windows 10 and other services from Microsoft. Adding an alias My Microsoft account was created a long time ago when I needed one to play on Xbox Live.
At this point you can also remove any other aliases from your account. All your calendar and contacts remain stored on your local computer. If you use a Windows phone, you will also need a Microsoft account to sign into it. Which is fine, though, since the Mail app is only useful for accounts that do not receive a couple hundred emails a day, or for that matter, more than about 15 at a time. That changes in Windows Phone 8. Your Microsoft account is capable of supporting multiple aliases. On your Windows Phone, go to Settings.
The alternative email address and phone number will be used when you want to or to alert you if Microsoft finds suspicious activity on your account. I think they're very touchy although the Note 2 has no problem. I got alot of negative dislikes because they said they couldn't delete their first microsoft account. How to reset your Microsoft account password? If they have email setup on mobile devices, the account lockout could be initiated via cached credentials. When you make an alias your primary alias it becomes the email address that appears on your various Microsoft devices.
If you have one, you can use that to sign into Windows 10. I tested each one by sending a single email. Click the Billing tab and check your email for the confirmation code. Using an Alias should do the trick. Most users are not sure what is a Microsoft account. Click the Submit button to verify your identity.
The capture actually shows me clicking add account in Mail first, then Settings, have added that to the feedback ticket though. I quit on iPhones because the annoyance level even when jailbroken was way too high. I receive the same error message in both places. Here you will be able to update your personal info, change your password, upload a new profile picture, attach your cell phone number and secondary email for security purposes, adjust alert settings, permissions, add billing data, etc. I'm trying to create a new user account since I apparently can't use apps with the default admin account in Windows 10.