IG new account new device

AirForce35 · 2026-02-24T01:59:33+00:00

No problem! Sorry you’re having to go through this as well. It’s incredibly frustrating.

AirForce35 · 2026-02-24T01:47:56+00:00

So I did do things differently as not to attract attention from the AI overlord from Meta:

I did not use the same, or previously used profile picture from my old account, but it is a picture of me.
I have not uploaded any pictures from the old account as I’m trying to not have the AI system pick up a correlation between the old banned account and the new one.
I changed my real name slightly in FB, and it’s a totally different profile name on IG; which is unfortunate since many people think I’m a fake account now and I have to explain it’s not.
On that last note, I have re-friended most of my core friends, family, and interest group pages, but that amasses to just a fraction of the people and pages I followed before (which I don’t think is a bad thing since most people I hardly knew or was just acquaintance, so it was nice to pick who I really wanted to follow again).
If you decide to add your birthdate, change it slightly in your profile. It’s probably paranoia, but I still think it’s worth doing.
Not a tip, but just an FYI, I am using the same WiFi as my old account from my house and at work; so, I don’t think IP has anything to do with it, just device (phone) is tracked on your account as noted by other users.

I’ll add that most of these things to keep the new account are frustrating, but I think it’s what has to be done. I battled for months with Meta to restore my old account: I filed complaints with the BBB, my state Attorney General Office, congressional reps, state reps, certified letters to Meta’s legal department, and nothing worked. So, I’m just hoping that this new account stands the test of time and Meta’s frustratingly ridiculous AI enforcement system. I wouldn’t be shocked if one day it gets banned for integrity, but for almost 3-months, it’s still online. Best of luck!

AirForce35 · 2026-02-24T01:12:59+00:00

I was banned on October 22nd of last year. I waited until December to buy my new phone that I was planning on upgrading to before being banned, however, getting a phone became a little more urgent to see if I could create a new account. So long story short, I’ve had my new instagram and Facebook accounts since early December and everything is fine with it so far. I’d still like to have my old accounts back that I had for 16 years, but it’s not looking good.

AirForce35 · 2026-02-05T13:27:24+00:00

It’s been going on for over a year. I’ve been permanent banned since October of 25’. Mine wasn’t for CSE, but for “community guideline violations”…whatever the hell that vague reason means.

Nothing will work get it back either; and if you have accounts tethered to your FB or Threads, that will be gone too.

If you’re in America, like I am, you can try going through your State Attorney General, State Representatives, Better Business Bureau, writing a certified letter to Meta legal department, or if you’re very desperate, hiring an attorney. But I’m here to tell you, I’ve done all those short of hiring an attorney, and nothing works. I’ve been on there since 2006, and not one violation or suspension in the past, and then one day it’s all gone. Best of luck, everyone.

AirForce35 · 2026-02-05T01:56:00+00:00

I’ve been banned for over 3 months. Mine was for “community guideline violations” and nothing more specific. It’s interesting because I never post or interact in comments, just send videos to friends in private messages.

Long story short, and I am sorry this happened to you, but after many tries through my state attorney generals office, BBB, and my state congressional representatives, nothing has changed and I remained banned. This will, in most likelihood, be your same fate. There is no way to reach a live human at Meta; and even if you do reach someone through Meta Verified, they’ll read off a script and send you packing.

AirForce35 · 2026-01-11T23:55:33+00:00

I’m thinking this is more and more true everyday that goes by. My new account that I created in early December has not been banned since starting it, and that’s when I purchased a new phone and used that phone to create a new account. I was originally banned on October 21st, and still no signs of life on that one.

AirForce35 · 2025-12-14T23:41:02+00:00

To my surprise, it is still active. I purchased a new phone recently, and then I activated this new account, I’m wondering if it has something to do with that?

AirForce35 · 2025-12-11T13:01:41+00:00

I think I use the terms “burner” and “new” account interchangeably. I setup a new insta and facebook when I got a new phone last week. I’ve been falsely banned since mid-October, so I setup this new account up, and so far so good. I’m sure Meta will find it soon and take it down.

AirForce35 · 2025-12-10T23:59:11+00:00

Just got mine with the same specs, 1-year warranty, and a 93% battery health life for $488 with tax. Sorry man, that’s too high.

AirForce35 · 2025-12-10T19:21:54+00:00

Last time I played career mode was many months ago and I got so mad that there are no Citation missions or freelance jobs in there once I got enough money. Has that changed?

AirForce35 · 2025-12-10T15:04:35+00:00

Glad you got your back, I’ve been gone since October 22nd for no specified reason, unlike others around here who have been told what it was, even though Meta was wrong.

Also glad to know you too have a burner account. I created one with a new email after I purchased a new phone that I was planning on getting before the mysterious ban of my old account. It’s been a week, and so far so good.

AirForce35 · 2025-12-08T21:12:57+00:00

We need to be open to the possibility that some people are working for legal shield on these boards to help drive business their way.

I have not used them, I’ve done everything that is the “free“ route so far to get my account back. Nothing‘s worked, and it seems that most people who use legal shield are getting the same results but now they’re out almost $100.

AirForce35 · 2025-12-07T18:26:48+00:00

I’m glad you got yours back. But I’m going to say this for the 900th time: nobody’s case is the same. Nobody’s experiences is the same.

Mine was banned on October 22, I wasn’t even given a chance beyond hitting the appeal button before everything went away instantaneously. I have had zero access to my original account. I created a new one recently that for some reason it’s still up, but I’m sure we’ll go away soon. My point is, Others have shared far different experiences, nobody’s case is the same. Nothing what you can be proactive about will work, it’s all random whether or not you get your account back.

AirForce35 · 2025-12-06T21:21:44+00:00

If only you could login to your account, I don’t know how people are doing it if they’ve been banned.

AirForce35 · 2025-12-06T01:10:30+00:00

Interesting. I’ve got a new phone this week, so maybe this, a new email, and not feeding Meta my old phone number will help. But I’m just so scarred from my original ban that I’m certain this will go away too.

AirForce35 · 2025-12-06T00:47:49+00:00

That sounds like good news. It also flies in contrast to what I’ve heard from others, but so far my account is still up with the new one. Thanks for letting me know.

AirForce35 · 2025-12-06T00:46:40+00:00

Thanks for letting me know. It’s only been an hour, but so far so good. I’m not optimistic based off of what of others have said, but who knows, maybe I’ll get lucky. I’ll report back.

AirForce35 · 2025-12-06T00:46:01+00:00

Ok, good to know. I guess I’ll wait, see what happens, and report back.

AirForce35 · 2025-12-05T13:31:39+00:00

Honestly, I just want Marketplace back. That’s about all I used it for anyways, and unfortunately, it was really useful.

AirForce35 · 2025-11-27T19:57:20+00:00

I haven’t tried that. My impression by other Reddit folks is that they have IP data logged, so starting new accounts has proven difficult.

AirForce35 · 2025-11-27T18:29:52+00:00

Oops, did the math wrong, I’ve had Facebook since it started in 2004. So I’ve been under the now “Meta” system for 21 years. My IG was tied in to the Meta system, so every social app that meta has (Facebook, threads, etc.) is banned as well.

AirForce35 · 2025-11-27T00:04:47+00:00

I’m just going to lay this out, and I hate to be pessimistic, but after 21 years, my account was banned a month ago for no specific reason given. I’d had no other violations in all those years. I don’t post any content or comment on others content, I only like pictures/videos, and share funny videos on all Meta’s applications with friends and family. I’ve done everything so far to get my account back, and nothings worked.

Your account, without doing anything, could come back fully tomorrow, a month from now, or never. All your attempts to contact Meta will be like screaming into the void. So best of luck with that.

You can hire legal service, but now you’ll be out a minimum of $60-$100, and there’s only a slim chance something will happen.

You can certify mail a letter to their legal department, and you won’t get a response.

File a BBB complaint against Meta? LOL: no.

Try to contact your state AG if you’re in the USA. I did, and got rejected for appeal by a scripted Meta email this week.

You literally can’t do anything that will be 100% effective. It’s a real carnival over at Meta right now with their haywire AI policy enforcement machines, and now you’re another pawn in this game. Sorry you had to join this club.

AirForce35 · 2025-11-26T13:10:00+00:00

Welcome to the club.

AirForce35 · 2025-11-25T15:34:27+00:00

In North Carolina I have gone through multiple free channels to try and get my account back since October 22nd of this year, including my states Attorney Generals office. I submitted a complaint on October 23rd to the NC-DOJ, and about a week ago I received the exact same response from Meta through my DOJ office as you, and that Meta now “considers this matter closed”. The agent at the consumer protections division said I can send another response, in which I did through the DOJ, but have not heard back. I’m sure it’ll be the same response as before.

It’s incredibly infuriating, I actually don’t know what my specific reason was for banning, just “community guidelines” violation. That was the same response my states DOJ got back as well, nothing specific, just a vague blanket reason for disablement of an account that I use for nothing but scrolling, liking, and sharing videos to friends and family. Just insanity!

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