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For Find My iPhone in iOS 4.2, is there a way to create a new MobileMe using an existing Apple ID?

It seems like in order to get Find My iPhone you need to set up a completely new MobileMe account with a completely new Apple ID. Seems kind of ridiculous (and very un-Apple-like) that you'd have to create an entirely new ID and switch off your current one instead of just binding MobileMe to your existing Apple ID. Any luck?
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dave

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Just had no problems using my (non-Mobile Me) Apple ID on my iPad.

Downloaded the latest "Find My iPhone" app from the App Store.

Then went to Settings -> Mail, Contacts -> Add New Account -> Mobile Me -> Entered existing Apple ID.

Worked like a charm!
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holgr

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I just used my existing Apple ID (which didn't end in @me.com) without any issues... Am I missing something? :)

Edit: By the way, I have no issues using the free Find My iPhone on older hardware (3GS and iPod touch 2G) either.
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Adielr

Adielr

You need to update Find My iPhone. Then you can login with your existing Apple ID.
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bgribin

bgribin

It's not working for me but I'm on the GM.

It should work, right?
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Neon

Neon

Not working for me. Perhaps 'cos I'm in the UK?
"device not supported" "This iphone is not quilified for free MobileMe service"
Bummer.
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sarchi

sarchi

I'm confused looks different now but does
new tricks and not working
probably have to do a hands on at an apple store :(
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