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From: <bp@www.zefox.net>
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Subject: Re: Ignoring requests for Apple ID
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 15:58:16 -0000 (UTC)
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Alan Browne <singularity@blackhole.org> wrote:
> On 2024-06-30 20:05, 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?
> 
> Because it's an iOS appliance that loves you and wants you to have the 
> full benefit of the Apple eco system.
> 
;-)