trusted devices broken cant get verification code

My old trusted devices are gone. One was stolen and the other broke so that is why i bought a new phone. I cannot figure out how to get new verification code when signing in. When researching i found a lot on ios9 and newer but i have a iphone4 so it has ios7. There is not a send verification code button or anyhting like that when signing it just says enter verification code following the password.

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Mar 22, 2017 7:01 PM

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Posted on Aug 29, 2017 6:47 AM

I was able to get the verification code by removing the SIM card from the broken phone and replacing it in a different one. If you have iMessage on the broken phone, then the first attempt may not work, as it will route the message to that iMessage and may not reach the new phone. It will give you the option to send as text, however, and that one should go through to the new phone. Worked for me.

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Aug 29, 2017 6:47 AM in response to sikwititbro

I was able to get the verification code by removing the SIM card from the broken phone and replacing it in a different one. If you have iMessage on the broken phone, then the first attempt may not work, as it will route the message to that iMessage and may not reach the new phone. It will give you the option to send as text, however, and that one should go through to the new phone. Worked for me.

Aug 25, 2017 6:18 PM in response to sikwititbro

i found a solution and wanted to help anyone else with this problem. press set up as new iphone. then press make new apple id. after that there will be small letters somewhere on the screen do not use apple id. go through the process clicking the prompts that come up then log in after the phone is activated and you will be able to get your verification text. then set up through icloud setting and let everything sync.

Mar 23, 2017 7:43 PM in response to sikwititbro

Hello sikwititbro,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

I understand that your trusted devices are no longer available and you need to update your account with the new device. The following support article will provide you with the steps necessary to update your trusted phone numbers and trusted devices: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID

Specifically these two sections:

Keep your trusted phone numbers up to date

To use two-factor authentication, you need at least one trusted phone number on file where you can receive verification codes. You can update your trusted phone numbers when you follow these steps:

  1. Go to your Apple ID account page.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID.
  3. Go to the Security section and click Edit.

If you want to add a phone number, click Add a Trusted Phone Number and enter the phone number. Choose to verify the number with a text or phone call, and click Continue. To remove a trusted phone number, click User uploaded file next to the phone number you want to remove.

and

View and manage your trusted devices

You can view and manage a list of your trusted devices in the Devices section of your Apple ID account page.

  1. Go to your Apple ID account page.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID.
  3. Go to the Devices section.

The device list shows the devices that you're currently signed in to with your Apple ID. Select a device to view the model, serial number, and other useful information, including whether or not the device is trusted and can be used to receive Apple ID verification codes.

You can also remove a trusted device. Removing a trusted device will ensure that it can no longer display verification codes and that access to iCloud, and other Apple services on the device, is blocked until you sign in again with two-factor authentication. If you need to find or erase your device before you remove it from your trusted device list, you can use Find My iPhone.

Best regards.

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