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From: Andrew <andrew@spam.net>
Newsgroups: misc.phone.mobile.iphone,comp.mobile.ipad,comp.sys.mac.system
Subject: Re: Is it possible to create an AppleID on iOS 10.3+ (or macOS 10.12.4+) WITHOUT giving Apple your private phone number permanently for 2FA
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 02:42:41 -0000 (UTC)
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Andrew wrote on Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:07:45 -0000 (UTC) :

> Simple privacy question regarding my iOS 10th gen iPad (iPadOS 17.6.1).
> Q: Is it even possible to set up a new iOS (or macOS) device WITHOUT 2FA?
>    <https://support.apple.com/en-us/102660>
> A: ?

Unfortunately, it turns out to be impossible to create a new AppleID
without 2 factor authorization since about at least February of 2023.

Which means for the rest of your natural life, you can't log into any Apple
device with that new AppleID without *also* having your phone with you!

That's the dumbest use model on the planet & yet Apple customers accept it!

Apple customers are herd-following ignorant sheep if they accept this
absurd Apple-only use model which requires you to have your phone with you
for the rest of your life just in case you need to log into your device.

REFERENCES:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254616267?answerId=258620912022&sortBy=rank#258620912022
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/102660
https://developer.apple.com/support/authentication/
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/102660
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/icloud/
etc.