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Stuck in Apple TV setup screen (Apple ID Verification Code)

Hello. I just bought an Apple TV today, and I'm stuck in the Verification Code settings. I received the code on my iPhone, entered it, and the spinning wheel on the top right corner keeps turning and nothing happens ever. Now when I click "Didn't Get a Code?" button, nothing happens - I can no longer receive a code. I can't go back nor forward... I'm stuck on this screen. All information related to a hard reset involves going to the Settings menu on my Apple TV... I'm not there yet - I'm on the setup screen, and I don't know why I'm not getting a new code or how to start over. Any suggestions? Thanks.


Posted on Jan 22, 2023 9:08 AM

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User profile for user: Bizarrebra
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Posted on Jan 22, 2023 9:18 AM

OK, I've solved this. I'll reply in my own thread, so this can hopefully help other folks in the same situation.


  1. From the screen I posted above, press and hold both "back" and "tv" buttons on the Apple TV Remote until Apple TV resets itself, then release both buttons.
  2. The setup starts again. I recommend that this time you select "Setup with iPhone" and you follow the instructions. You have to keep your iPhone/iPad close to Apple TV in order to connect both devices via Bluetooth.
  3. When both devices are paired, Apple TV will show a 4-digit code that you have to enter on your iPhone/iPad. This did work for me. From then on just follow all instructions and no further issues.


Good luck.

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Bizarrebra Author
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Jan 22, 2023 9:18 AM in response to Bizarrebra

OK, I've solved this. I'll reply in my own thread, so this can hopefully help other folks in the same situation.


  1. From the screen I posted above, press and hold both "back" and "tv" buttons on the Apple TV Remote until Apple TV resets itself, then release both buttons.
  2. The setup starts again. I recommend that this time you select "Setup with iPhone" and you follow the instructions. You have to keep your iPhone/iPad close to Apple TV in order to connect both devices via Bluetooth.
  3. When both devices are paired, Apple TV will show a 4-digit code that you have to enter on your iPhone/iPad. This did work for me. From then on just follow all instructions and no further issues.


Good luck.

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Stuck in Apple TV setup screen (Apple ID Verification Code)

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