Q: I have Apple TV gen 1. I changed my iTunes password and now I can not get the Apple TV to home share. It will not connect to iTunes. I type my Apple ID and new password in. My phone gets a text with a verification code but the Apple TV says bad user
I have Apple TV gen 1. I changed my iTunes password and now I can not get the Apple TV to home share. It will not connect to iTunes. I type my Apple ID and new password in. My phone gets a text with a verification code but the Apple TVsaybadusername Or password.
Apple TV
Posted on Apr 10, 2016 8:12 PM
Your ATV1 has old system software not updated for years. You have 2 factor (6 digit codes) or 2 step authorization (4 digit codes) turned on for your Apple account. These are recent features. I would turn these off on your Apple account and try again.
Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
Frequently asked questions about two-step verification for Apple ID - Apple Support
Posted on Apr 10, 2016 11:58 PM