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two factor authentication when phone is lost

Two factor authentication can't be turned off, but it's worthless and frankly super-frustrating when you are dealing with a lost phone. Sending a verification code to a phone at the bottom of the ocean is not exactly useful. Solutions?

iPhone XR

Posted on Aug 12, 2021 8:58 AM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2021 9:00 AM

Getting a verification code to this iPhone was not the only method of receiving it.


Ref: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

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two factor authentication when phone is lost

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