Do all devices need upgradation after upgrading Apple Watch to two-factor authorization?

If I upgrade to 2 factor authorization on apple watch do all of my phones and iPads have to be upgraded?


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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 20, 2025 8:28 PM

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Posted on Apr 22, 2025 2:26 AM

... and 2FA applies to your Apple Account, not a device, the other devices will be automatically set up to use it.


In most parts of the world except USA you cannot turn it off once it is activated, and why would you - it stops the bad guys getting your stuff.

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