I just got a new iPhone. I’m trying to get into my google accounts to set everything up. It wants to send me a 2 way security check. It’s asking me to go into Gmail app and tap yes.
when I open my gmail app it isn’t connected to the new phone so I can’t get in to tap yes
iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 17
See the information from Google support in: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/7026266?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS#zippy=%2Cyour-phone-isnt-nearby-or-you-cant-use-it
including the following from the "Your phone isn't nearby or you can't use it" section of that support article:
You might need to sign in a different way, like when:
If you sign in with Google prompts instead of a password, you need to use your password instead.
If you use Google prompts for 2-Step Verification, try to sign in by following these steps:
Tip: The text in step 2 might be slightly different. The text may say, “I can’t do this,” or another message.
See the information from Google support in: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/7026266?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS#zippy=%2Cyour-phone-isnt-nearby-or-you-cant-use-it
including the following from the "Your phone isn't nearby or you can't use it" section of that support article:
You might need to sign in a different way, like when:
If you sign in with Google prompts instead of a password, you need to use your password instead.
If you use Google prompts for 2-Step Verification, try to sign in by following these steps:
Tip: The text in step 2 might be slightly different. The text may say, “I can’t do this,” or another message.
Can I remove security keys then read them once I’m signed in
