Must constantly log in apple ID, ID then locked, must unlock, locks again in minutes, constantly!

Here are some common solutions you can attempt:

1. Follow the Apple article to resolve the issue --> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen ...
2. If not resolved; please follow the steps in the following link for support with this issue: If your iOS device restarts or displays the Apple logo or a spinning gear unexpectedly
3. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
   1. Restart the device. That's it.
   2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
4. Make sure you have the latest updates installed. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
5. You still see a black screen after charging, force restarting, following the steps in this article.
   1. You see a black screen, but you can hear alerts, sounds, and vibrations.
   2. The screen remains black, but the device chirps when you unmute it and connect it to power.
   3. Your screen is on, but it doesn't respond when you tap, slide, or try other gestures. 
   4. You can't force your device to restart because a button is broken or stuck.
   5. Your device is stuck on the Apple logo, displays a solid color, or isn't recognized in iTunes.
   6. Contact Apple Support to set up service if you have any of the above issues:
6. Please follow the steps in the following Apple Video for support with this issue:

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.

Probably you are using Multiple IDs for multiple servcies.

Use the same Apple ID every time you sign-in to use all Apple services like the App Store, iCloud, iMessage and FaceTime.

Where can I use my Apple ID?

You can sign in to all Apple services with a single Apple ID and password.

Your Apple ID is the account you use to access Apple services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. It contains the email address and password you use to sign in, plus all of the contacts, payment, and security details you use for all Apple services.

Here are some of the most common services that you can access to your Apple ID:

• App Store & Apple Arcade
• Apple Books
• Apple Music & Music Purchases
• Apple News
• Apple Online Store
• Apple Pay, Apple Card and Apple Cash 
• Apple Podcasts
• Apple Retail Services and Programs (Concierge, Joint Venture, Workshops and Youth Programs)
• Apple Store App
• Apple Support Communities
• AppleTV, Apple TV +, and Apple TV channels
• FaceTime
• ShareFamilies
• Find My
• Game Center
• iCloud
• iMessage
• iTunes
• Sign in to Apple

To manage your Apple ID account to your information, go Apple ID accounts page .

This list is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. It is not intended to include all features or services that use Apple ID. Visit for more information  Apple ID support page

FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions. 

Apple media services and features may vary by country or region. Find out more about the offers in your country or region . 

There seems to be a spate of problems with this locking of accounts then having to unlock them repeatedly. For me, this has been happening since late 2020, and I see I have had to unlock mine 308 times, mostly since mid-2023, in some instances, several times a day.

Prior to 2020, I cannot find (or indeed remember) a single instance of it occurring (been using Apple's online systems since iTools days, and Apple equipment for over 4 decades).

The current iteration this week (from 10/07/2024) is that attempting to use iMessage or FaceTime through iCloud on my Mac mini keeps demanding an updated password but the same password works on all other devices (MacBook Pro, 2 iPhones, 1 iPad).

Further, it is impossible to log out of iCloud on the Mac mini with the spinning gear wheel going on for hours and achieving nothing. Attempting to access account details now results in this anodyne and utterly uninformative pop-up ... insert eye-roll emoji here ...

Like you, I am not in a position to be able to (reliably) use the two factor authentication system Apple is peddling, this is secondary to the 2019-2020 bushfires that devastated the region of AU I live in and which did nothing to improve the already dire No Service/SOS Only/0-1 bar mobile 'phone reception here.

It appears that the promoters of two factor authentication have not thought through the problems that some of us face attempting to use that system.

The devices are all at their most recent (possible) software iterations (ranging from 10.12 for the 2011 Mac mini since going to 10.13 borks a number of legacy programmes, to MacOS 14 for the 2024 M3 Max MacBook Pro and iOS 17.5 for the iPhones).

Apple ID and Activation Lock

iCloud uses Apple ID credentials.

If you do not remember the Apple ID Password then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

If you do not remember the Apple ID then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support

If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.

If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.

Also, for whatever bizarre reason, when they are turned on again, they all tell me about "a new device is using ..." ... rubbish, they are all the same devices I've bought from Apple.