How to turn off two factor authentication?

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?

Why are you doubting your 2FA setup?

Please don't let any of this thread influence you.

An email address is not used in 2FA. Trusted phone number(s) and device(s) are how it is managed.

See this article for details. >>> https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915

So when customers are unhappy with something Apple has done we're just suppose to sit back and shut up? This is

Show us where you've been told this?

how things work, when your unhappy with a product you tell them.

Yep. Using the proper channel please.

Feedback for Apple goes here >>> hhttp://www.apple.com/feedback/

This community is for asking and answering technical support questions. Do you have one we can answer?

Apple DO NOT have a complaints system in place so basically unless the forum is able to use its membership population then what’s it really for.

That is NOT what these forums are for. They are for user to user technical questions and answers, not polls or complaints.

Here are the forum rules:

https://discussions.apple.com/terms

And, please note the last paragraph. Apple does remove posts or entire threads if they violate the rules.

This not the place for it, but where is? That’s the problem. That leads to frustration and deep dissatisfaction.

None of this alters the purpose and mandate of this community.

This very "Spockian" response may not be popular or readily accepted, but it is the reality.

Apple provides a one way method for Feedback. That's all we got.

Feedback for Apple goes here >>> http://www.apple.com/feedback/ in case one doesn't want to visit any other page of this conversation.

On can write a letter. An old fashioned, retrograde, written on paper letter. Apple's corporate postal address (Google it) is found on their website. I have no idea if that will get a response.

@LACAllen

I have not found anything ideal about its' requirements.

Feedback for Apple goes here >>> http://www.apple.com/feedback/

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LACAllen wrote:

So far, I have been able to avoid 2FA. What is required for the "Cloud push notifications"? I don't use icloud and I have a dumb phone which is not text or messages capable.

See this article >>> https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204915

Look at the section below for options.

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/01971ca2-be5c-433e-a7b4-9399deebb2fa

Once set up, your non SMS phone can receive voice (Robo) calls with your codes.

I’ll read articles as soon as I can and excuse these ignorant questions. You do not use iCloud? I would like to not use I cloud. I actually didn’t know that was possible. As long as you’re not using messages or email, I guess there’s no reason you’d have to. I’d like to pair down as much as possible. I’d also like to delete apple factory apps. That’s not possible with Safari is it?

You do not use iCloud? I would like to not use I cloud.

I was quoting another post. I use iCloud.

I’d also like to delete apple factory apps. That’s not possible with Safari is it?

There are certain iOS native apps that can be removed.

See >>> https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204221

LACAllen wrote:

You do not use iCloud? I would like to not use I cloud.

I was quoting another post. I use iCloud.

I’d also like to delete apple factory apps. That’s not possible with Safari is it?

There are certain iOS native apps that can be removed.

See >>> https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204221

Thank you. I will review article. I appreciate the effort. I actually would like to bounce some ideas and do some troubleshooting with someone or a group that has knowledge of products and operating systems but is in position to not be locked down by privacy restrictions. It is technical but not for this forum. I wish it was. I’m trying to just pick up bits and pieces. So, it truly is appreciated.

I just spent some rime digesting this information. It’s helpful both ways. How the site works and how replies from others are hoped to be presented. Of course a lot of other information. If you’ve already familiarized yourself with it then please ignore. Your post really helped me to review this.

Thank you.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208863

LACAllen wrote:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208863

And from that same excellent article.

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/120292f6-3f2e-45c1-8018-79190188b3b0

The original topic for this conversation, shown at the top of every one of its 84 pages, is about turning 2FA off. Period. Every contribution to the conversation should be related to that original question. Asking about using 2FA overseas without a phone or where a cellular signal is weak, or when you use 10 devices, or that Apple should "fix" this et al, is not in any way relevant to this original questions. Apple hosts have not closed this conversation for some reason so the madness continues and gets worse.

Also note that universally online, ALL CAPS or in bold, is seen as shouting. Not just here, but most anywhere you contribute to a discussion. When used within a post, it is assumed to be on purpose and not accidental. Like I just did.

It's absolutely acceptable and understood one can be new here. The volunteers here are generally very accommodating. Volunteers with tens of thousands of "points" have amply demonstrated that. Those points are awarded by users as a thank you and by Apple as a recognition of relevance and helpfulness. There are many, many contributors here with over 100,000 points, earned 6 or 7 at a time.

However... shouting, demonstrating a mindset of entitlement, posting without furthering or contributing to the overall conversation, not reading back to see if your "me too" entry is helpful or relevant, may get you a terse response.

Community conversations are rarely if ever, fruitful after a few pages and especially where the "question" has been fully and accurately answered early and patiently repeated throughout.

i have learned a lot from your posts including this one. I appreciate it. I’m in a position where I also need it. You did add the articles which directly pertain to this subject. I understand and accept your point. 2FA works very well for me, as I don’t engage in many things that require it and I’m always grateful for it when I do. With so much social media out there, ( I must say, I have none) it may be hard for newer members to adjust to the flow and purpose of the forum. I will close with the fact that I just did exactly what you’re asking people not to do. My apologies to the forum. ....and thank you. I did get yelled at. Lol. Yes, please close this thread.

It's 2020, and Apple users still have no option to their own setting, re: two factor authentication. What a fascistic system!

It's 2020 and the need for account security is greater than ever.

Feedback for Apple goes here >>> http://www.apple.com/feedback/

In hear Android phones don't have 2FA. Maybe look into it.

I sense dishonesty with your reply and so does my whole feeling with Apple.

You deftly avoided addressing the fact that at one time you had control and let it pass. That same message told you after the 14 day period you would not be able to turn it off.

Tis addresses your statement: It's an option that users should have a full control of and to decide what works for them

And you did. For 14 days.

You are conflating honesty with facts.

We get you are unhappy. That's unfortunate. Nobody here did this to you and nobody can change it.,

Your only option is to provide feedback for Apple here >>> http://www.apple.com/feedback/

I care not what you think of my answer. Ignore me. Plenty do.

There are some Apple features that will only work with 2FA turned on - so that is possibly why you had it turned on. I do not know how yours got turned on, but read the entire article and then see if you can turn it off (towards the bottom of the page):

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915

I'm afraid your understanding and my reality are not in alignment here. I have had this iPad for less than eight hours. When configuring it, I apparently activated 2FA clearly by mistake. I did receive an email concerning 2FA. Here's what it says:

Two-factor authentication for your Apple ID

(h•••••@svtempest.com) was enabled on August 17, 2020,

12:12:10 AM GMT.

Two-factor authentication is an additional

layer of security designed to ensure that you are the only person who can

access your account, even if someone else knows your password. This helps

protect the photos, documents, backups, and other personal information you

store with Apple.

If you didn’t enable two-factor

authentication and believe someone else has access to your account, you can return to your previous security settings

and regain control of your account.

This link and the recovery process will be

available for your account until August 30, 2020

When I go to my account, I see no apparent way to "return to [your] previous settings" and I can't turn off 2FA.