I have several Apple devices, one being a perfectly functioning older iMac that does not meet the MacOS requirement to enable ADP. In order to use ADP, it must be removed from my list of devices. If I remove this device, however, it will no longer have access to Apple services connected to my account? Is there a way to activate ADP and maintain my iMac’s connectivity to iCloud/iTunes services?
Hi alwaysmac,
Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! As noted in the following resource, the requirements to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud:
How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
To turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, you need:
1. An Apple ID with two-factor authentication.
2. A passcode or password set for your device.
3. At least one account recovery contact or recovery key. If you don't already have one, you'll be guided to set one up when you turn on Advanced Data Protection.
4. Updated software on all of the devices where you're signed in with your Apple ID:
•iPhone with iOS 16.2
•iPad with iPadOS 16.2
•Mac with macOS 13.1
•Apple Watch with watchOS 9.2
•Apple TV with tvOS 16.2
•HomePod with software version 16.2
•Windows computer with iCloud for Windows 14.1
Managed Apple IDs and child accounts are not eligible for Advanced Data Protection.
Hope this helps!
Have a great day.
Activating Advanced Data Protection (ADP)
