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Trying to log into my Apple TV 2nd generation and it says my Apple ID Password is wrong (It isn't wrong), and I can not find on the Apple TV 2nd gen the text field to populate the 6 digit number for authentication. My Apple TV 4 works and I can log into it with the same procedure.
If you have an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) and two-factor authentication for your Apple ID, then you may be asked to type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field. Additionally, there is a time limit, after which the code becomes invalid.
Try this: First enter the characters of your password (do not submit yet), then manually request a new verification code, then append that code to the password (no spaces or other separating characters), and then submit. That should help you get passed the time limit.
If you have an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) and two-factor authentication for your Apple ID, then you may be asked to type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field. Additionally, there is a time limit, after which the code becomes invalid.
Try this: First enter the characters of your password (do not submit yet), then manually request a new verification code, then append that code to the password (no spaces or other separating characters), and then submit. That should help you get passed the time limit.
Urquhart1244 wrote:
If you have an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) and two-factor authentication for your Apple ID, then you may be asked to type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field. Additionally, there is a time limit, after which the code becomes invalid.
Try this: First enter the characters of your password (do not submit yet), then manually request a new verification code, then append that code to the password (no spaces or other separating characters), and then submit. That should help you get passed the time limit.
This part confused me with my old 3G when I tried to logged in. It kept failing with its old RC. I used my iPhone 6+'s RC app to complete it. Why does Apple even ask you to add the numerical 2FA code after your password? Why not enter after the login?
Why does Apple even ask you to add the numerical 2FA code after your password? Why not enter after the login?
The Apple TV (3rd generation) predates two-factor authentication. My guess is that allowing the TFA check server-side instead of client-side, requires a much smaller rewrite of the system software. All the input fields and remote communication can stay the same.
Apple TV 2nd Generation won't login
