Re: Ignoring requests for Apple ID

Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:

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.

Ten or so years ago, yes, once. Buying a license for Leopard.
Since? Nothing. Got the iPhone6 in 2021, didn't buy anything
from Apple then or since.

Being asked for a password without explanation is somewhat
disturbing. Doing something that the password authorizes
justifies the request, but out of the blue is suspect.

Thanks for writing,

bob prohaska

 

 
Thanks for writing,

 
No worries!