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iPhone Approve iPhone
- Thread starter mkrizan4
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Did you try tapping on the link at the bottom of the screen that says "Can't approve this iPhone?"
Don’t sign into iCloud during setup. Skip that step and login via Settings once you’ve reached the home screen. At the same time you’ll be able to request an authentication code via SMS.
It doesn’t work through the authentication code.. it’s a different process.. plus I don’t want to reset my device.
You must have two factor authentication enabled which is why the phone needs approval. If you don’t have another device to approve the one you’re trying to approve from, then you can just skip signing into iCloud during the initial setup and do what I said in my last post. I don’t see any other way around it if you don’t have any other devices.
Can always try this.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204921
If you can get into appleid.apple.com (probably can't currently due to 2FA), can setup multiple phone numbers to call for authentication. In that case, enter phone number of landline or family member's phone or work number so that you can get a code read to you. In addition to my cell number, I also have my VoIP number registered.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204921
If you can get into appleid.apple.com (probably can't currently due to 2FA), can setup multiple phone numbers to call for authentication. In that case, enter phone number of landline or family member's phone or work number so that you can get a code read to you. In addition to my cell number, I also have my VoIP number registered.