What do I do when I only have one device with me and I need 2 for authentication? iPhone 12.

I will be at a convention out of the country and will be traveling with a person who has a phone but it's not an iPhone. I won't have internet access. I will only have my iPhone. What do I do if for some reason I'm asked for 2-factor identification?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on May 21, 2024 2:44 AM

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MrBill3

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May 21, 2024 4:49 AM in response to DonnaZeeCom

Hello,

Your friend's non-iPhone should work as a second number for 2-factor authentication.

Good luck.

P.S. most out-of-country locations should have Wi-Fi.

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