Yosemite to Big Sur. 2 step verification issue.

I need to install Big Sur, currently have Yosemite. Having problem with 2 step verification as Yosemite do not have so I can not login at App Store to get Big Sur.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Nov 16, 2021 6:53 PM

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Owl-53

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Nov 17, 2021 2:26 AM in response to AleksNZ

It would appear very odd not able to log into Apple Apps Store.

This posting in Yosemite OS X 10.10 but profile showing MacAir 13", macOS 11.6 which is Big Sur

AleksNZ Author

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Nov 17, 2021 12:58 PM in response to Owl-53

Thank you, P.

Owl-53

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Nov 17, 2021 1:55 PM in response to AleksNZ

Welcome and thank you too

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