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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
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.
Not true. Mine showed onscreen as a notification. The code was right there.
What happens when a stolen iPhone receives the secure verification code by SMS?
