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Unable to log in to iCloud on iPhone 3GS

I have an old iPhone 3GS, with iOS 6.1.6 installed. At some point months ago it was wiped but I don’t remember the process. I’ve just set it up as a new device, but can’t sign in to iCloud with it. It is connected to WiFi but has no SIM. If I enter my iCloud username and password on the 3GS it is recognised and I get the prompt on my newer iPhone to authorise or reject the 3GS. I accept it and get the 6 digit code on my newer iPhone but there is nowhere to type this code on the 3GS. I can’t work out where I’m going wrong, any help is appreciated!

iPhone 3GS, iOS 6.1.6

Posted on Feb 2, 2018 2:52 AM

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Posted on Feb 2, 2018 3:34 PM

Hello Melissa Holmes,


Thanks for asking the Apple Support Communities about signing in to iCloud. Since this is an older iOS version, you should enter in the 6 digit code immediately after the password. This article has the info: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support



What if I use two-factor authentication on a device running older software?

If you use two-factor authentication with devices running older OS versions, you might be asked to add your six-digit verification code to the end of your password when signing in. Get your verification codefrom a trusted device running iOS 9 and later or OS X El Capitan and later, or have it sent to your trusted phone number. Then type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field.

Thanks and have a wonderful day.

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Teddy_B
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Feb 2, 2018 3:34 PM in response to chocfruit

Hello Melissa Holmes,


Thanks for asking the Apple Support Communities about signing in to iCloud. Since this is an older iOS version, you should enter in the 6 digit code immediately after the password. This article has the info: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support



What if I use two-factor authentication on a device running older software?

If you use two-factor authentication with devices running older OS versions, you might be asked to add your six-digit verification code to the end of your password when signing in. Get your verification codefrom a trusted device running iOS 9 and later or OS X El Capitan and later, or have it sent to your trusted phone number. Then type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field.

Thanks and have a wonderful day.

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