Disabling hour delay for Apple Account password reset

i forgot my password to apple account and I can’t reset it because I have that hour delay and I want to turn that off make sure I don’t ever half to deal with that cause there are several apps I need but I start the delay but then forget about it when I remember I don’t want to go Thur the hour wait so I just don’t get apps but now I really need a app and can’t login to get it.



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iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 22, 2025 9:46 AM

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Posted on Jan 22, 2025 9:56 AM

You have Stolen Device Protection enabled, which has a 1 hour wait for sensitive operations. Start the 1 hour wait, then when the time is up turn the security measure off by going to Settings > Face ID and Passcode > Stolen Device Protection and turn it off.

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Disabling hour delay for Apple Account password reset

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