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I have a notification message that I can't seem to clear up in settings: Update Apple ID Settings.
This began after I changed from a four digit phone unlock to alphanumeric on my iPhone 6 version 10.3.2. Following the onscreen instruction I am prompted to enter my iCloud Security Code to approve the iPhone from another device. I have having difficulty understanding what I am to do to approve from my iPad. Can someone help?
 

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It sounds like something called 2 Factor Authentication has been turned on. Normally what happens is that a multi-digit code is sent to another of your trusted devices. You then enter the code into the dialog box on your iPhone.
 

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A warm welcome to Mac-Forums.

"From another device" could be a Mac - do you have one? Or an iPad, which you do have - the device must be "trusted" which means, in effect, registered as such with Apple.

It doesn't always mean that you have initiated 2 Factor Authentication - although Moderator Sly points out that this is clearly a possibility. It may just be Apple wanting to make sure that the person altering their Passcode on the iPhone is actually "you".

In that case, usually, when you unlock your iPad, there should be a message saying something like "another device/iPhone you own has been changed... do you approve this - OK or Cancel". Try that first.

This has happened to me before and I never have used 2FA on Apple products.

Have a glance at the at the following linked articles. I'm not saying they necessarily apply to you, but they may do:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?cli...&oe=UTF-8&gfe_rd=cr&ei=EYc1WfHNEMf38Aegu7XACg
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202755
https://www.google.co.uk/search?cli...ShkKfUAhWpD8AKHZCqBugQzmcITg&biw=2024&bih=960
https://www.lifewire.com/changing-icloud-keychain-security-code-2259785

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Thanks. I ended up turning off the two-factor authentication and had to reboot and sign in to iCloud to finally clear the message alert.
 

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Excellent conclusion - and our Moderator was correct, as usual:Mischievous:

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Excellent conclusion - and our Moderator was correct, as usual:Mischievous: Ian

I wish Apple would simplify 2FA so that novice users and even some old heads like myself can understand it better. I can't recall how many posts I've read in our forums and others that I belong to of the hazards involved with using 2FA. I believe it was MacLife Mag some time ago ran an article about 2FA and how to recover from it when things go wrong.
 
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FIX -- Update Apple ID Settings

I have a notification message that I can't seem to clear up in settings: Update Apple ID Settings.
This began after I changed from a four digit phone unlock to alphanumeric on my iPhone 6 version 10.3.2. Following the onscreen instruction I am prompted to enter my iCloud Security Code to approve the iPhone from another device. I have having difficulty understanding what I am to do to approve from my iPad. Can someone help?


I'm posting this to help others who'd probably face this issue. This is caused due to Apple Two-Factor authentication. To fix this sing-in to https://appleid.apple.com/#!&page=signin, under Security > disable Two-Factor Authentication. Follow the prompts on the mobile\ipad immediately after for the issue to be resolved.

Cheers,
Mir
 

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@mirali

A warm welcome to Mac-Forums. Thank for your post.

In fact, this is what the OP did, as in post #4.

But it's always helpful to be reminded how to do this.

I should, perhaps, point out that for some little time now, newcomers to Apple have been forced to engage 2FA when they first create an Apple ID and there is no facility for turning it off.

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I have setup a couple of new iPhones (new to me at least) recently and I was able to refuse the 2FA when I set them up, even if I used the "setup as new iPhone" option. Of course, all of this was using an existing Apple ID.
 

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Yes. That's because you already had an Apple ID.

It's not "new devices" which matters; it's new Apple IDs.

Apple has written a lot about this. I have posted these on previous threads.

A person signing up for their first Apple ID gets 2FA whether they want it or not. And can't disable it.

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2FA can be a pain. Disabling it has resolved the prompts the OP is getting and that's great.

However, it's worth noting that 2FA does offer a strong layer of protection to your AppleID/iCloud Account.

2FA helps protect against lazy passwords, password re-use, and theft of username and password amongst other things.

It's good there's a way of disabling it should that be required but I thought it was worth pointing out that doing so weakens the the security of your account quite considerably.
 

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@Nighthawk4

Here is one of Apple's Documents on 2FA:

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

Go to the final page with the heading - "Can I turn off 2FA after I've turned it on?"

Two sentences are worth quoting:

"You can't turn off two-factor authentication for some accounts created in iOS 10.3 or macOS Sierra 10.12.4 and later". (i.e. it's compulsory all new/first time Apple IDs)

"If you don't see the option to turn off two-factor authentication on your Apple ID account page, that means you can't turn it off." (For first time Apple IDs, it is greyed out).

There are other articles about this all over the Internet. Macworld/OS X Daily and individual computer journalists. Google is helpful.

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Thanks Ian :)

My problem with 2FA was I live in an area with no phone coverage, so I could not receive texts with the required code to unlock the other device.

It seems I can accept the "Trust this phone" messages on other devices, which I assume is a different level of security as I believe I have 2FA turned off.
 
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*Resurrects thread*

I have this problem again after I re-enabled 2FA to get the new Messenger function working.

Ironically, it is my trusted phone that has the problem.

I have tried rebooting, resetting Network, removing and re-adding the 2FA. Nothing has worked yet. The phone is still working, just keeps prompting me to enter my Apple ID password then the screen sticks and I have to force close the Settings App.

Tried this on 4G and Wifi - in an area with good signal - although the problem first started when I was at Home (with no phone signal - just the wifi)
 

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That's the reason I opted not to use the new iMessages in the cloud function. Anytime anything that involves 2FA, I avoid it. I suppose there will be a future time that everyone will have to employ 2FA if they want to keep using their Apple devices.

You're probably going to have to contact Apple Support to sort it out.
 
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Hi Ian. I have the same problem. I am not able to get rid of the Apple ID Update on my Mac Book Pro Version: 10.14
I tried to cancel the 2FA, but the system does not allow me.
Can you please advice.

NS: As a resultmof this, my iCloud Drive does not sync with my other devices.
I recently updated to Mojave on my Macbook and iMac, my iphone is also updated to the latest version.
 

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A very warm welcome to our Forums.

There may be more than one issue here.

But to start. I assume you have read the earlier posts to this thread. If so, I and others have linked to various articles showing exactly how to disable 2FA - if permitted. Crucial point - if permitted.

It means signing into your Apple ID via your browser. Signing in to your account and then security where you will find the 2FA settings. You have to do it that way.

If you have and if you got to the 2FA section and the option to turn it off was greyed out, then you are stuck with it.

But do check that you did get to that 2FA section. That’s the only way to disable it.

If you are stuck with 2FA, then I suggest you sign out of your Apple ID on all devices, then sign in again. This should re-establish iCloud sync.

See how you do and please post back.

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I tried to cancel the 2FA, but the system does not allow me.
Can you please advice.
If you have and if you got to the 2FA section and the option to turn it off was greyed out, then you are stuck with it.


Interesting article here that may allow the poster to escape the monster grips of Apples 2FA:

Disabling two-factor authentication

So, is it possible to disable this? The short answer is maybe but it is highly likely that you cannot. If you already turned on this, you may turn it off within two weeks. Then you would be able to go to the apple.com website and go to manage my account. You would be able to turn it off there, if it shows
How to Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication?
https://macreports.com/how-to-turn-off-two-factor-authentication/

So maybe… it they are within the time limit it seems.







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I guess I just don't understand the rancor over 2FA. I have it turned on and all that happens is that when I log in on a new device I get asked to enter the six digit code they sent to my already registered device(s). If I'm home, yes, my iPad, MBP and iPhone all "ding" with that same code, but then again, when I'm out, it just comes to my iPhone. So what's the big deal? Why the visceral reaction to it? As one who has been the victim of stolen personal information I'm onboard with the additional security.

So educate me, somebody, why is 2FA so onerous?
 

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So educate me, somebody, why is 2FA so onerous?

Not onerous for me, however, I have a wife who is not technologically savvy. And I can envision being locked out of our devices for several weeks while Apple sorts it out.
 

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