Can't Update Apple ID Settings

What helped me was the following:

1) Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in (You will get Apple ID verification code on your phone);

2) Under Security section on the right side press edit;

3) Under Two-Factor Authentication section press Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication and follow the instructions;

4) You will be asked to type in your iPhone password and your done with this problem;

5) If you want to turn back Two-Factor Authentication go to Settings > Apple ID > Password & Security > Turn on Two-Factor Authentication and follow the instructions

This also helps if you can't log in icloud on windows. You will need to log in when you have turned off Two-Factor Authentication.

What if I don’t have access to a trusted device or didn't receive a verification code?

If you're signing in and don’t have a trusted device handy that can display verification codes, you can have a code sent to your trusted phone number via text or a phone call instead. Click Didn't Get a Code on the sign in screen and choose to send a code to your trusted phone number. You can also get a code directly from Settings on a trusted device. Learn how to get a verification code.

If I can't sign in, how do I regain access to my account?

If you can’t sign in, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery to regain access to your account. Account recovery is an automatic process designed to get you back in to your account as quickly as possible while denying access to anyone who might be pretending to be you. It might take a few days—or longer—depending on what specific account information you can provide to verify your identity.

Holy cow! That worked for me. It was driving me nuts. Thanks!

i cannot update becus of security reason but my answer is correct why always not matching or unlocked for security reason.

very helpful kiddo

I am having the same problem, despite of using same id on another iPhone there is no option to verify or not getting any code there. I can use my iPhone but cannot buy from store without verifying this. This is really annoying:-(

I'm trying to change my password on my iPhone and it is stuck on Verifying. How long should this take? I don't understand why I could update on ID on line but not the other. I like the iPhone but Apple makes the ID/Password combo extremely frustrating.

I'm having the exact same issue! 😠

Having his issue too.

It's clearly an issue with Apple.

Do we all have to phone support?

Same issue for me after a recent update. I downloaded and logged into icloud on my pc only to find my phone listed and active but no way to "Approve", whatever that means. Very annoying

Thank you! This worked!