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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 18:33:24 -0700
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On 2024-06-30 17:05, bp@www.zefox.net wrote:
> Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:
>> 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.
>>
> 
> Ok, but why is the phone asking me to sign in?

I don't know.

But clearly, at some point, you signed in to something.

> 
> Thanks for writing,

No worries!