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From: Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com>
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Subject: Re: Ignoring requests for Apple ID
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:57:07 -0700
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On 2024-06-28 18:29, bp@www.zefox.net wrote:
> For some time the iPhone6 I carry for emergencies has asked
> for my apple ID. I always touch "not now" and go about my
> business. So far, there hasn't been any repercussion and
> the phone works when I need it.
> 
> Why is the phone asking, and will something bad happen, like the
> phone not working, if I keep hitting "not now"?

Nothing bad will happen.

You'll need to sign in if you want to download a new app, but on a 
day-to-day basis, there is no service for which you need to be signed in 
to your AppleID.