appleTV keeps asking for appleID, password and authentication code circularly

This worked for me. Thanks!

I Got it to work using gundog600's method (see response in this thread)

First off make your life easier:

1. Download the "remote" app for your iphone https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/apple-tv-remote/id1096834193?mt=8. Then you can start entering your password using a proper keyboard. It's a disaster via the apple remote. The remote app lets you navigate and enter text using your phone

2. Write your password down so you can easily copy and paste it into the box (then obv delete it afterwards)

Now how to get it working:

1. Go to Apple ID settings on the web (https://appleid.apple.com/account/manage and switch off 2-factor auth (it's an option in the security settings)

2. Go to your apple tv and sign into your itunes account (using your iphone app to make it easy)

3. (because you want to be secure) go back to apple and switch 2 factor auth back on again. MAKE SURE YOU ADD A PHONE NUMBER FOR CONFIRMING AUTH CODES

4. Now that you're logged into your TV try to buy something (cheap)

5. It'll ask you for an auth code and whether you want it texted to you or via a device. CHOOSE THE TEXT OPTION. If you get it sent to your device it's 6 digits long and doesn't work. The text option is 4 digits long and does work

6. Input the code that gets sent to you and you *should* be in.

After many round loops this worked for me. The key was getting the 4 digit text token rather than the 6 digit device token. If you want to make life super easy just leave the 2-factor authentication switched off but given that Apple has your life you're MUCH better off keeping it on.

yes after latest software update

I finally got it to work! I read a post saying the password expires after only a few seconds. So I tried typing all of it really fast: password + 6 digit verification code. I suggest using the remote app on your iphone, memorize the verification code and act fast. What a nightmare! Apple doing all necessary for us to purchase a newer version. Good luck!

Another screwup apple software release. Everyone I know with an older Apple TV is having the same problem rendering the tv uselesss. And of course. NOTHING from Apple. Pure arrogance

Completely agree, having the same issue and about to write Apple TV off. The verification code is just putting me loops and not letting rent anything. This needs to be fixed immediately too many other choices out there.

This solution didn't work for me. Verification was already turned off on my device so this didn't appear to be the reason why I found myself in an endless sign-in loop.

Generating the code immediately before using it was absolutely key for me. And it worked consistently on a 2nd gen Apple TV.

I hope others find this suggestion! Thank you, Gundog600!!

I am also having this issue.

I am getting 6 digit code in my iPhone but in Apple TV 2nd i have option for 4 digit only. how to match this to work?

The only way I could get this headache resolved was to shut off that ridiculous two-factor identification. Apple should be embarrassed over this sh*t show.

Well this will get me banned again - plenty of other choices. streaming Amazon Prime. I am so frustrated with you Apple.

After umpteen attempts, I got this working on 1st gen Apple TV following the advice below regarding the 30-second timeout. Thanks!

i tried this soooo many times, that i almost gave up, but i finally worked for me.

Hi. I'd suggest you post a new question for this, since it's a completely different problem. Is Home Sharing enabled on the Apple TV?