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Q: What happens when a stolen iPhone receives the secure verification code by SMS?

What happens when a stolen iPhone receives the secure verification code by SMS? My iphone got stolen and my Apple account got hacked into so they were able to unlock the phone and resell on the market. I am unsure whether to use the two-step verification process because it doesn't seem any safer. Anyone have any other suggestions?

iPhone 6, iOS 8.2

Posted on Aug 3, 2015 12:33 AM

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Q: What happens when a stolen iPhone receives the secure verification code by SMS?

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  • by anypats,

    anypats anypats Aug 3, 2015 6:47 AM in response to tmd2015
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    Aug 3, 2015 6:47 AM in response to tmd2015

    If your iPhone has a passcode on it then the verification code will not show up until the passcode is entered. A notice comes up that says:

     

    Apple ID Verification

    Unlock to view your verification code.

     

    Therefore if your device is stolen and it is passcode protected, a thief wouldn't be able to receive the SMS code to hack into your account.

  • by DesertRose2,

    DesertRose2 DesertRose2 Mar 30, 2016 9:39 PM in response to anypats
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    Mar 30, 2016 9:39 PM in response to anypats

    Not true. Mine showed onscreen as a notification. The code was right there.