How to turn off two factor authentication?

Apparently you didn’t read closely, my phone could be active and the bottom Button gets pressed by my stuff in the backpack and then the emergency button gets pressed and (Ring Ring Ring) “911 what’s your emergency” says the cop, then they will asume I’m prank calling them and that’s how apple will get me thrown behind bars

Apparently you didn’t read closely, my phone could be active and the bottom Button gets pressed by my stuff in the backpack and then the emergency button gets pressed and (Ring Ring Ring) “911 what’s your emergency” says the cop, then they will asume I’m prank calling them and that’s how apple will get me thrown behind bars

A) That has absolutely nothing to do with 2FA. B) You won't get thrown into prison for that happening once. C.) Lock your phone before putting it into your bag. D) It still has nothing to do with 2FA.

While Apple believes two factor authentication is a good thing, I, an avid Apple fan for more than 20 years, find this thing quite stupid. Due to this stupidity, I am now formally switching my allegiance away from Apple's iOS to alternatives such as Android and Microsoft for my tablet use. Thank you.

You should always get the product that best meets your needs. If you don't believe there is a good reason to protect your data and the data of others you communicate with then make a decision based on that belief. You do realize that Google and Microsoft also have 2 FA, and require it to enable all functions of their sites and devices?

I, an avid Apple fan for more than 20 years, find this thing quite stupid.

What is it about 2FA that you find stupid? Perhaps if you explain what your problems with it are, someone could help you figure out what the problem is.

While Apple believes two factor authentication is a good thing, I, an avid Apple fan for more than 20 years, find this thing quite stupid. Due to this stupidity, I am now formally switching my allegiance away from Apple's iOS to alternatives such as Android and Microsoft for my tablet use. Thank you.

Apparently you are under the misapprehension that you are hurting our feelings for "formally switching your allegiance" elsewhere. Sorry, but as fellow users, we simply have no vested interest in what you use for your electronic devices. Sorry to disappoint you.

GB

You could just learn how to use it. But if that's too much trouble buy the product that best meets your needs. I haven't had to use a verification code for 2 weeks on any of my 4 Apple devices. And the one time I needed it was signing in to my Apple ID page. Keep in mind that just about every product that you might consider requires 2 factor authentication for some functions. You can run, but you can't hide from it.

Yeah, I've been following that thread, too. Battery troubleshooting is especially annoying.

I understand that 2FA is a little hard to get one's head around initially. But, once it's properly set up, most people shouldn't have a problem with it. It's unfortunate that they won't take the time to understand it.

Not only supposed to; it works perfectly for me and just about everyone who uses it correctly. Take a look at some of the posts towards the end of this thread, the few above LACAllan's-->I WANT TO TURN OFF TWO FACTOR VERIFICATIO… - Apple Community

As a software engineer, I understand clearly how it is SUPPOSED to work.

Please explain in what way it is not working. Perhaps someone can help you figure out what has gone wrong.

I suspect you won't bother as, like most people in this thread, you probably don't want to actually resolve your issue. You just want to complain.

As a software engineer, I understand clearly how it is SUPPOSED to work.

Really? You think your job choice makes you capable of deducing the objectives, design, and purposes that Apple has laid out and created their design for Two-Factor Authentication? So, in reality, you are also magic.

We are not impressed with whatever it is you want to call yourself, so throwing around the term "software engineer" is pointless. And we also have no vested interest in whether you like 2FA or not. Take it or leave it. We have no particular interest in which choice you make.

GB

I am coming to terms with this unfortunate feature, and want to find out if I understand correctly, and help others if I do. I first realized that this feature was a problem when I lost my phone, and tried to use find my iPhone, but was not able to, because I had to enter the code sent to me phone, which I did not have. Unfortunately I did not realize this was a problem within the 14 days of registering, because I had not had the need to until the phone was lost, so giving you 14 days does not make sense at all, it is like they know you won't find out in the period, so do that on purpose. I am sure this is a feature that is to make up for some failure on Apple's end to solve a problem that this helps to resolve.

Fortunately I found my phone, and found that if I authorize my computer I can access just the find my phone feature without the code. There is a link on the signin page that says quick link to find my phone, or something like that. My question is, was this link there all along, or did it appear after I authorized my computer? I also authorized my son's phone number as a precaution, although if he is working I would have to wait until he is off, and that could be hours without a phone. They should really make it very clear when setting up your iPhone that you need to authorize other devices to use find my iPhone from them without a code from your phone, so that you do not wait until the phone is lost to discover this.

This support article explains all about Trusted Phone Numbers and Trusted Devices. It recommends that you keep your numbers up to date, and that you add several numbers where you can be reached, if possible. The numbers do not have to be an iOS device. They can be Androids or, as Lawrence indicated, landlines. The phone numbers you use can belong to you or to anyone else that you trust:

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

Best,

GB

My husband never uses anything to do with Apple, except he has two devices. Never buys apps and has never accessed my Apple ID, doesn’t need his own Id. As for family sharing I have sent 6 requests to him and all have been answered YES where required. I know this for a fact because I am doing the answering for him because he has no interest in doing this stuff. They never acknowledge he has answered YES SIX TIMES. it still says request sent.....only

like most Apple apps it doesn’t work properly either. I just want everything to cease going off at once when we are only people in this house or car and NO ONE HAS ACCESS TO OUR DEVICES BUT US.

Your advise is is appreciated but it’s merely quoting apples arbitrary rules forced on consumers.

sincerely

THIS arbitrary forced decision is useless and we do not do not want it happening.

I should have researched this before replacing my old iPad, as this is beyond frustrating. I would have continued to use my old cracked screen rather than having to be constrained by this two-factor authentication nonsense. Truly re-evaluating my long-standing use of Apple products. Disappointing.