Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB
> On 15 Apr 2018, at 4:24 pm, Tim Law <t...@peoplehelp.com.au> wrote: > > Thanks Ronni. > > I’m pretty sure sure I’m properly verified, authorised and authenticated by > two factors, four digits and to top it off, an 18 part password. > > I’m off to take the dogs for a walk in the park so I’m optimised as well. > ;-). > > I’m still a little confused but I am assuming the Two-Factor Verification > you wrote is the same as TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION term that Apple use. No they are NOT the same- ‘similar’ but they are different as I mentioned in my previous reply ;-) They are both Apple ID security. > Is two-step verification the same as two-factor authentication? > > No. Two-factor authentication is a newer security method that's built > directly into iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Apple’s websites. It offers a > more streamlined user experience and is required to use certain features that > call for enhanced security. Two-factor authentication is available to iCloud > users with at least one device using iOS 9 or OS X El Capitan or later. Cheers, Ronni > > Cheers. > > Tim > > Sent from Tim's iPhone > >> On 15 Apr 2018, at 3:09 pm, Ronni Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Tim, >> >> The confusion is there is "Two-step verification for Apple ID” and the newer >> “Two-Factor Verification" >> I still have Two-Step Verification on my Apple ID and therefore set in my >> iDevices (Settings -Apple ID > Password & Security - Tw0-Step Verification ON >> >> When you set up two-step verification, you register one or more trusted >> devices. A trusted device is a device you control that can receive 4-digit >> verification codes using either SMS or Find My iPhone. You're required to >> provide at least one SMS capable phone number. >> Then, any time you sign in to manage your Apple ID, sign in to iCloud, or >> make an iTunes, iBooks, or App Store purchase from a new device, you need to >> verify your identity by entering both your password and a 4-digit >> verification code. >> Is two-step verification the same as two-factor authentication? >> >> No. Two-factor authentication is a newer security method that's built >> directly into iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Apple’s websites. It offers a >> more streamlined user experience and is required to use certain features >> that call for enhanced security. Two-factor authentication is available to >> iCloud users with at least one device using iOS 9 or OS X El Capitan or >> later. >> >> If you have Apple devices that can be updated to iOS 9 or later or OS X El >> Capitan or later, you should set up two-factor authentication instead. If >> you use two-step verification for your Apple ID, and then you upgrade to iOS >> 11 or later, or macOS High Sierra or later, your security settings may be >> automatically upgraded to two-factor authentication. >> >> Two-step verification is an older security method that is available to users >> who don’t have Apple devices, can’t update their devices, or are otherwise >> ineligible for two-factor authentication. >> >> More details are at this link: >> <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204152> >> Published Date: Nov 15, 2017 >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >>> On 15 Apr 2018, at 2:32 pm, Tim Law <t...@peoplehelp.com.au> wrote: >>> >>> Hello Ronni, >>> >>> I suspect something has changed since that support file was created in Jun >>> 3, 2016. >>> >>> When I go to the Apple ID account page in OSX, and click Edit in the >>> Security area as per the direction, there are five options: >>> >>> PASSWORD >>> Change Password… >>> >>> TRUSTED PHONE NUMBERS >>> Add a Trusted Phone Number… >>> Trusted phone numbers are used to verify your identity when signing in and >>> to recover your account if you lose access. >>> >>> APP-SPECIFIC PASSWORDS >>> Generate Password… >>> Use an app-specific password when signing in to an app or service not >>> provided by Apple.Learn more. >>> >>> NOTIFICATION EMAIL >>> xxxx@email address >>> Remove >>> Edit Email Address… >>> Apple uses this notification email to send you important account and >>> security related information. >>> >>> >>> TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION >>> On >>> Your password and a verification code will be required when your Apple ID >>> is used to sign in on a new device or browser. Learn more. >>> Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication >>> >>> >>> As per my previous email, I’ve found a solution which works. Apple just >>> needs to update it’s help files, unless I have missed something. >>> >>> Ta >>> >>> Tim >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On 15 Apr 2018, at 1:08 pm, Ronni Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Tim, >>>> >>>> If you lost your Recovery Key >>>> As long as you remember your Apple ID password and still have access to >>>> one of your trusted devices, you can sign in and create a new Recovery Key. >>>> Go to your Apple ID account page. >>>> Sign in with your password and trusted device. >>>> In the Security section, click Edit > Replace Lost Key. >>>> Keep your new Recovery Key in a safe place. Your old Recovery Key won't >>>> work anymore and you can't use it to reset your password or access your >>>> account. >>>> >>>> <https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT202649> >>>> >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Ronni >>>> >>>> 13-inch MacBook Air (April 2014) >>>> 1.7GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost to 3.3GHz >>>> 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM >>>> 512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage >>>> >>>> macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 >>>>> On 15 Apr 2018, at 10:13 am, Tim Law <t...@peoplehelp.com.au> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Solution found. :-) >>>>> >>>>> Every time I need to log into iCloud on my iOS 5.1.1. device I will need >>>>> to generate a new Verification Code. Then instead of using ONLY the >>>>> AppleID password, I will have to add the Verification to the end of the >>>>> password in one long string. >>>>> >>>>> Seems to work okay. A bit fiddly, but the old device is back on track. >>>>> >>>>> Cheers >>>>> >>>>> Tim >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On 15 Apr 2018, at 9:43 am, Tim Law <t...@peoplehelp.com.au> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hello, >>>>>> >>>>>> I have an old iPad version 1 using iOS 5.1.1 that has been unused for a >>>>>> while. I would like to be able to log into iCloud but have activated Two >>>>>> Factor authentication some time ago. I am running High Sierra OSX >>>>>> 10.13.4 and iOS 11.3 >>>>>> >>>>>> In https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT208072 “Generate a recovery key >>>>>> after you update to two-factor authentication” it gives the directions >>>>>> to go to iCloud preferences and generate a new Recovery Key. But the >>>>>> only option is to give an Verification Code, not a Recover Key. >>>>>> >>>>>> in iOS 5.5.1 on the iPad, I go to iCloud settings, enter my AppleID >>>>>> password and the next screen asks for the Recovery Key. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have no idea where I may have kept my Recovery Key. Generally I would >>>>>> have stored it in 1Password, but must have failed to do so because I >>>>>> cannot find it. >>>>>> >>>>>> Is there a way to generate a new Recovery Key? or another way to move >>>>>> forward for this old iPad. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> Tim
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