Rodimusprime1313 wrote:
So I basically I am never forced to add 2 factor to my existing or any future phone, largely loosing out on the extra features, but once two factor is enabled on any apple account it becomes permanent with do way to remove it, ever.
I’ve been using two-factor authentication since shortly after its release, and basically haven’t noticed it.
When doing something from a new device, or sometimes after a big device update, or when making changes to the Apple ID with major effects, I’ll get a prompt.
Probably a couple of times a month will I see a two-factor prompt.
I do have trusted numbers and trusted devices set, and account recovery contacts where appropriate, as should all. In this case, the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 14 can both be trusted, so even if you should lose one, you can maintain access. So can a Mac.
Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
You can turn off two-factor within two weeks of enabling it. After that, it’s locked on.
And you can continue as you are, barring a need for some feature that requires two-factor.