How to unlock an iCloud account My apple iCloud is locked for security reasons, when I try to unlock it using my recovery gmail account, I don't see the link sent to me. 

I mailed to the iTunes Store customer suport team more than thrice where they gave me steps to follow but still I couldnt unlock my account. I can't update my apps or backup them. 

Even if I create a new Apple ID, the old one is stuck to the apple store, popping and asking for password.
If you haven't had any luck with email support, you should call AppleCare. They can unlock the account.