Approve iphone w trusted watch
I need to approve my iphone. Iwatch is trusted device. Wont receive/show code to approve phone. Help please?!
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Hey darinandjulie,
We'd be happy to help out. Since your Apple Watch is just a companion to your iPhone, it would only be a trusted device per se if it is paired to a trusted iPhone.
In this case, it doesn't sound like it is, since you're trying to get approval for your iPhone. To see what trusted devices are available in order to get a verification code, check out these steps:
"View and manage your trusted devices
You can view and manage a list of your trusted devices on iOS, macOS, and in the Devices section of your Apple ID account page.
On iOS:
- Go to Settings > [your name].
- Select a device from the list.
On macOS Catalina or later:
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences.
- Select Apple ID.
- Select a device from the sidebar.
On macOS Mojave or earlier:
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences.
- Select iCloud, then click Account Details.
- Click the Devices tab.
- Select a device from the list.
On the web:
- Go to your Apple ID account page.
- Sign in with your Apple ID.
- Go to the Devices section.
The device list shows the devices that you're currently signed in to with your Apple ID. Select a device to view device info like the model and serial number. Below that you can see other useful information, including whether or not the device is trusted and can be used to receive Apple ID verification codes.
You can also remove a trusted device by selecting Remove from Account from the device list. Removing a trusted device will ensure that it can no longer display verification codes and that access to iCloud, and other Apple services on the device, is blocked until you sign in again with two-factor authentication. If you need to find or erase your device before you remove it from your trusted device list, you can use Find My iPhone."
This info and more is outlined here: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
As for more info on getting a verification code to sign into your account using two factor authentication, check out: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
We hope this helps out.
Take care!