Is there any way to get rid of 2 factor id? it is sooooo lame! I have to fool with this bs almost every time I want to use
my phone, ipad, or mac! I am an old man, don't have a ton of information that I don't want others to see, so, WHY
do I need need to jump through hoops just to use my apple products?
From the article below. If it has been on longer than 2 weeks, you can't turn it off.
Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?
If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, however, you can unenroll for a period of two weeks. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings. Keep in mind, this makes your account less secure and means that you can't use features that require a higher level of security.
From the article below. If it has been on longer than 2 weeks, you can't turn it off.
Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?
If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, however, you can unenroll for a period of two weeks. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings. Keep in mind, this makes your account less secure and means that you can't use features that require a higher level of security.
Eric! thank you for trying to help me.... I didn't get an email confirmation from apple so I can't go there to sign out of
2 factor id. This is why I am going crazy! I updated to os12 and bang! 2 factor locked me in. I won't update ever again!
It may help (a little) to know that once you get past the original day or two of logging in devices etc, you shouldn't have to deal with it very often. I have had it turned on for a long time and it rarely hassles me; the most frequent case is when I'm logging into the My Apple ID website and I wouldn't even be doing that if I wasn't answering questions on this forum and going there to verify something for the answer.
If it is still bothering you in a day or two, you may want to come back here and post the specifics. Someone may (or may not) be able to help reduce the hassle.
Thank you Fox, I don't use my iphone much at all but I will turn it on just to get the code. The only time I turned it on
before the update was so my wife could find me when I went to the store for her. Thank you again!
You are welcome. It may not help, but you can try Apple ID Support if you want.
Apple Support by e-mail or chat Select your device, Battery, Power and Charging, then Power adapter not working to get a chat option. If the initial contact can’t help you, ask them to have someone who can help contact you.
Or fill out and submit this form.
The form is for iTunes, but it will get passed to the ID Support section.
WHY CAN'T I TURN OFF 2 FACTOR ID?
