Apple and other sites can't tell difference between my iPhone 8+ and my 2012 Macbook Pro(i7, 520 SSHD, 16 RAM) AND IPHONE IS 256.

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Apple and other sites can't tell difference between my iPhone 8+ and my 2012 Macbook Pro(i7, 520 SSHD, 16 RAM) AND IPHONE IS 256.

Why can't Apple or any web site (few exceptions) tell difference between my iPhone 8+(256) & macbook pro (i7, 16GB RAM, 520 SSHD)??

WHEN DOING TWO AUTHENTICATION IF I'M NOT CARRYING MY MACBOOK ALSO I CAN'T GET ACCESS CODE. OR I'M RUNNING IF HOME FROM ONE ROOM TO ANOTHER! SURELY THIS ISN'T THE WAY IT WORKS? IF I'M OUT WITH A CLIENT WITH IPHONE, GET LOCKED OUT OF IPHONE!

RUNNING BOTH ON SECURED NEW WIFI MODEM. LATEST SECURITY.

I'M CONFUSED, WANT MESSAGES BACKED UP FROM I PHONE BUT GO CHASING MY MACBOOK AROUND? TURNING IT IN WAITING.......

EVEN WHEN IPHONE IN CELL ONLY IT GOES TO MY MACBOOK RUNNING ON WIFI.

WHAT AM I MISSING? THANK YOU

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Jan 21, 2020 8:26 PM

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Answer 1

LACAllen

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Jan 24, 2020 7:39 PM in response to kathy454

2FA verification codes are sent to all trusted devices. It sounds like your Mac is a trusted device.

Is the phone signed in to the same Apple ID as the Mac?

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Answer 2

sterling r

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Jan 24, 2020 7:00 PM in response to kathy454

Hello kathy454,

After reviewing your post, it sounds like there is some confusion about how two-Factor authentication works. I would recommend you use this article for more information.

"you'll need to provide two pieces of information—your password and the six-digit verification code that's automatically displayed on your trusted devices."

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID

Please don't hesitate to let us know if the steps resolved your issue or if you need additional assistance.

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Have a nice day.

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Apple and other sites can't tell difference between my iPhone 8+ and my 2012 Macbook Pro(i7, 520 SSHD, 16 RAM) AND IPHONE IS 256.

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