iphone asking for password to old apple id

I encountered this issue, as did Take Control publisher Joe Kissell, in preparing the iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 revision to my long-running networking and security book, Connect and Secure Your iPhone and iPad.

I had to take a photo of this unusual login screen, as it was during setup and screen capture wasn’t available.ĭoesn’t this seem contradictory, confusing, and just plain wrong? Why would Apple ask for the password or passcode for one of your other devices? Could it be some sort of scam? What exactly is going on here? Your password is encrypted and cannot be read by Apple.” The prompt might instead ask for your iPhone or iPad passcode. This password protects your Apple ID, saved passwords, and other data stored in iCloud.

Enter the password you use to unlock the Mac ‘ name here’. The message reads something like, “Enter Mac Password. If you’ve set up or restored an Apple device recently and have two-factor authentication enabled on your Apple ID, you may have seen a message during configuration that defies your understanding of how Apple maintains device privacy and account security. Why Apple Asks for Your Passcode or Password with a New Login (and Why It’s Safe)

#1616: Explaining passkeys, Apple challenges for senior citizens, macOS 11.6.7 Big Sur fixes email attachment bug.

#1617: Pages regains mail merge, HomeKit sensor improvements, keyboard flags in Monterey.

Preview selections, portable power for a MacBook Pro

#1618: M2 MacBook Air available to order, Lockdown Mode, Live Text vs.

#1619: Stage Manager first impressions, Live Text in Preview redux, SMS 2FA failure fix, moving large folders with ChronoSync.

#1620: OS updates, AssistiveTouch for iOS shortcut palette, Photos album sharing bug.

Iphone asking for password to old apple id