How to turn off two factor authentication?

Words like “absurd” can have that reaction.

absurd = illogical.

our posts were full of opinions.

I'll take my chances with the Apple hosts, They will determine if I cross a line. Opinions are not banned. Opinions about Apple Policy and decisions are. Not the same thing at all.

Thinly veiled by facts and quotes.

See? Emotional. You can question me and my motives all you wish. My facts stand.

Again, for anyone who is following this... I accept that users have issues with 2FA. I don't, so can't directly empathize. I don't have issues with syncing Photos while others do. I may lead a charmed iOS life, but I rarely have issues. I don't do anything special to achieve this. Hundreds of millions of iOS users are the same. No ongoing issues.

If 100,000 users are having issues, that still represents a very small number of users and does not represent an iOS that is fundamentally flawed. With hundreds of carriers to embrace, millions of apps to install and millions of ways to use those apps, issues will happen. Those who need a mission critical mobile device with fewer failures should use a more controlled platform where there are far fewer variables.

Hi according to the link it says once device is signed in “quote it won’t ask again “ so if that were true I would be more than happy but every time I loose any form of WiFi or 4g connection it wants me to sing in again and again so I have contacted Apple and been told this should not happen but after so many calls and Apple checking account settings screen sharing my devices the problems are still there so all I’m truly asking for is if they can’t fix the problem then remove the problem until it’s fixed. Is this really too much to ask after spending thousands of pounds on devices? I think overall I’m being misunderstood here I want 2FA to work or get it removed until it does work I just had a senior support agent openly tell me after all the checks and another shared screen session during which another request appeared to sign in again and they have no explanation or solution so if the manufacturer can’t fix the problems they should offer the choice to remove it As with many electronic devices issues maybe removing it and re activating it may in its self resolve the problem but since nobody seems to be able or willing to do this I have no choice but to be stuck with this.

please understand until 2FA I have never had any issues with Apple devices or systems never had to contact customer support and never any problem whatsoever now my life revolves around device to device signing in I’m too busy for all this I need some proper help or this system removed or reset on

my account and there is no help just lots of bewildered support agents that can’t fix an issue that their company started

Yes, I totally understand. I wish I had an answer for you. I am following this so I can learn also. I have had good results working with Senior Advisors. I’m sure they are working on it because you’ve brought it up. I apologize if I took up space on your post last night. Good Luck

Stupid_iOS_Changes wrote:

yet another one of Apples Stupid ideas! how the do you do "Find my iPhone" when the code to authenticate is sent to your iPhone you are trying to find?

You don't need a code to use Find My iPhone. go to iCloud.com, log in and then, beneath the boxes where you'd enter the code is a link to access Find My iPhone.

I just tried it and it works fine.

Log into www.icloud.com. Enter your Apple ID and password.

When you get to the next screen, where it asks for the 6-digit code, use the quick access ink to Find My iPhone below that.

Famous words re Apple and 2FA shouldn’t be a problem it also shouldn’t expect you to sign in TEN times a day but it does

however I believe recent updates have improved the situation a little but for a system that is forced upon us it’s still full of bugs

Unless I’m mistaken you cannot even use an email address as a trusted device

I use 2FA on Microsoft and android and have no problems as it sends any codes to my desired email address

I just think until the bugs are gone so should Apple 2FA if anyone has any suggestions as to how to stop this intrusive system asking to sign in every time you loose connection.i would be glad to hear it

Apple are no help whatsoever I’m sure because as all of these systems they are tested under lab conditions and not in the real world

they sit blissfully ignorant of the problems many of its subscribers are facing

but I have noticed a very small improvement after recent update but still too slow sloppy and full of bugs

Let’s face it Apple want you to buy new devices and scrap your old ones while they are still perfectly serviceable this makes even more money for them really doesn’t help environment though as the older devices are mostly landfill

I have lots of Apple products and until 2FA have never had any problems with anything never had to call support or ask community for help.

Im sure 2Fa will work eventually but until then we should be able to disable it

I have 3 iPads, 2 iPhones and 2 Macs and I have needed a 2FA code on average about once every month or less. So I have no idea what you’re doing that requires one 10 times a day.

I have used 2FA for four years since it came out with iOS 9, and was using 2 step verification for years before that. Apple’s 2 step login process works just fine. I also use 2 factor logins with my Google accounts, my bank account, my retirement account, my PS4 account, etc. I’ve not had a single issue with any of them. 2 factor login systems work just fine if you take 2 minutes to learn how they work, how to set them up, and how to setup alternative backups for getting codes.

I’m fairly well informed as to how 2FA works and yes it’s ok unless you loose connection

As for devices I have many old to ultra new devices and

until I was forced to use 2FA never had any problems

I have a new suggestion for Apple in regards to this issue by use of nfc technology which is already supported by later Apple phones

The-wolf wrote:

I have a new suggestion for Apple in regards to this issue by use of nfc technology which is already supported by later Apple phones

Then you should make that suggestion to Apple:

https://www.apple.com/feedback/

Well this is a hot issue! I thought I had 2FA but after reading all these posts,( skimming, ii admit)I’m honestly not sure I do. Or at least have it set up properly. I have one trusted phone number, an iCloud email and 2 trusted devices. I’ve never had problem but am I missing some pieces of it?

Yes, mine works fine. It’s seems like other users are much note complicated. Have mote than one trusted phone.numbers eat. . I have actually read that . I’ll trvtrad it. It’s been awhile. Thanks for the reply.

lisle256 wrote:

Yes, mine works fine. It’s seems like other users are much note complicated. Have mote than one trusted phone.numbers eat. . I have actually read that . I’ll trvtrad it. It’s been awhile. Thanks for the reply.

Again... this is the worst possible conversation to gain a fair perspective on 2FA.

For the most part, this thread is made up of those indignant that they can';t disable it. It's not about how it works.

Your choice to have several trusted numbers is a wise one.

lisle256 wrote:

Thank you for the help. Yes, this thread has been wild. I’ve received some emails that have made me giggle. Some other ones did make me think though. I’ll read the article. I do have questions.

If you wish to ask the community for help, please start a new conversation...

I assure you there is lots of help here.