Contents
- 1 Why does Apple think my device is somewhere else?
- 2 How do I change a trusted device for two-factor authentication Apple?
- 3 Why does my IPAD think I live somewhere else?
- 4 Do you need two factor authentication for Apple Watch?
- 5 Which is a trusted device for two factor authentication?
- 6 Why do I not like two factor authentication?
Why does Apple think my device is somewhere else?
Question: Q: Why does my Apple ID think I’m somewhere else This is an approximate location based on the IP address the device is currently using, rather than the exact location of the device. The location shown might reflect the network you’re connected to, and not your physical location.
How do I change a trusted device for two-factor authentication Apple?
Turn on two-factor authentication on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security.
- Tap Turn On Two-Factor Authentication.
- Tap Continue.
- Enter the phone number where you want to receive verification codes when you sign in.
- Tap Next.
Why does my IPAD think I live somewhere else?
Wi-Fi only iPads do not have a GPS chip and rely on the location of the Wi-Fi router it’s attached to being in a location database. If the router was moved or is otherwise not correctly entered in the data base then the location it reports will be in error.
How do I add a trusted device to my Apple account?
iOS and iPadOS: Open Settings > account name > Password & Security and tap Edit to the right of Trusted Phone Numbers. Follow prompts. Apple ID site: Visit the site, log in, click Edit to the right of Security, and then click Add Trusted Phone Number and follow directions.
How do I upgrade my Apple ID to two factor authentication?
Upgrade to two-factor authentication on the web Go to appleid.apple.com, then sign in with your Apple ID. Answer your security questions, then tap Continue. You’ll see a prompt to upgrade your account security.
Do you need two factor authentication for Apple Watch?
Yes. Two-factor authentication is built directly into iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Apple’s web sites. It uses different methods to trust devices and deliver verification codes, and offers a more streamlined user experience. You need two-factor authentication to use certain features that require improved security.
Which is a trusted device for two factor authentication?
A trusted device is an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 9 and later, Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later, or Mac with OS X El Capitan and later that you’ve already signed in to using two-factor authentication.
Why do I not like two factor authentication?
I DO NOT appreciate IOS updates automatically turning on Two Factor Authentication without my approval. This is very disruptive and I am FORCED to change all passwords for my Apple ID accounts and re-login on all of my devices and all accounts used on each. BTW, I also DO NOT like the INVOLUNTARY downloads of IOS updates.