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User profile for user: tyrae178
tyrae178 Author
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4 points

security delay fail

apple security delay is not letting me reset my password. i am at home, there shouldn’t even be a delay, and after i waited an hour, it is saying i need to wait another hour again!! this is frustrating!!!

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 9, 2024 9:31 PM

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User profile for user: SravanKrA
SravanKrA
User level: Level 10
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Mar 9, 2024 10:03 PM in response to tyrae178

Ask your self a question. You know that you are home, how does your iPhone knows that? Have you configured it that way?


Resetting Stolen device Protection is delayed if your device is not in a familiar location.


Having said that, With iOS 17.4: Stolen Device Protection supports the option for increased security in all locations


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