Why can't I log into my Apple ID even thought im running iOS 16.2 on it. it states "Can’t Use Your Apple ID on This Device"
Your Apple ID can only be used on devices running iOS 16.2 or later, or macOS 13.1 or later. This MacBook Air can't be updated to the latest software.
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I think this is all tied to Advanced Data Protection, which has a minimum operating system requirement for all devices accessing your Apple ID. During the process, you may have removed a device that didn't meet the requirements from your account to force the enrollment to go through and now you're trying to sign in on the ineligible (or formerly ineligible) device.
What is confusing is when you do meet the requirement after enabling Advanced Data Protection, you can encounter this error which is telling you to upgrade to a version you are actively running.
Once you meet the requirements in the error message, you need to sign out of your Apple ID on the device giving you the error reboot and then sign back in.
In the case where you're doing a forced re-install (DFU, destroy APFS volume group, etc.), after signing out, be sure to also remove the device from your Apple ID before signing in. Once signed in you're device should show up in your account again.
And for the people that are not able to update to the required version in the error message, you'll need to disable Advanced Data Protection before your device can sign back in again, but ideally you need a newer device because the device is no longer supported in this security context.
I worded this solution to apply to both macOS and iOS/iPadOS because the security requirements are placed on your Apple ID by Advanced Data Protection.
To learn more about Advanced Data Protection visit Apple's support page on this topic.
I'm having the same problem but with my iMac which is running MacOS 13.1 -- What is the issue?
That doesnt work for me. The Advanced Data Protection is off (has never been on, still cannot proceed. Same message.
what do i do when i get this message on my ipad trying to transfer all my stuff to it and i can’t sign in
So my Mac cant get the latest version because its outdated? I bought this Mac in 2017
Thank you! I reinstalled MacOS and did Migration Assistant twice trying to figure this out
Thank you! This was exactly what the problem was for me (Yubico security key). Silly that something meant to secure the account prevents other devices from being added. :(
why the ****?? most of us using an system compatible according to its requirements , stop SHOUTING dumb kid
Tell
My APPLE ID IS NOT WORKING IN THE *** MACBOOK AIR
AND I CANNOT PUT THIS
Apple say this
Your Apple ID or password was incorrect.
LIKE WHY WHYYYYYYYYY
AHG
Why can't I log into my Apple ID with MacBook Air?
