Resolved Urgent Help !! Is there a way to retrieve 2FA password from icloud account ?

[ParagJain]

Dear friends - I need some urgent help.

My father in law purchase a new iphone and when trying to setup, he was prompted with the 2FA password on his existing device.
He managed to do that but, he also used that same 6 digit to setup as the device password and now he doesn't remember that number

Unfortunately, apple doesn't send this as a SMS, and once it goes away from screen, its gone.

my question is, does icloud keep a log or history of these 2FA pins that i can login to icloud account and see ?

 

[MarkC426]

Some info here

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your Apple ID designed to ensure that you're the only person who can access your account, even if someone else knows your password.

support.apple.com

Near the bottom is info to reset.

 

[ParagJain]

Some info here

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your Apple ID designed to ensure that you're the only person who can access your account, even if someone else knows your password.

support.apple.com

Near the bottom is info to reset.

thank you, let me go thru this page.

 

[ParagJain]

thank you, let me go thru this page.

Some info here

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your Apple ID designed to ensure that you're the only person who can access your account, even if someone else knows your password.

support.apple.com

Near the bottom is info to reset.

So, this page + some googling around let me the link below :

Get sent a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support (IN)

With two-factor authentication, you’ll need a verification code to sign in with your Apple ID on a new device or browser.

support.apple.com

and framing my question in a better way

Is it possible to get the already generated "Verification Codes", may be as a log in icloud account ?

When I go to settings, -> icloud account -> password & security and choosing option "Get Verification Code", its generating a new one, i need the one that was already generated.

thx again.

 

[TheJing]

No, you can't get that same code sent to you again and there is no way to find out what it was.

 

[ParagJain]

No, you can't get that same code sent to you again and there is no way to find out what it was.

Okay, thank you..i guess then i need to ask him to go to retailer where he purchased it and get a DFU done.
that i believe should work..

cheers !!

 

[iStorm]

You shouldn't need to take it somewhere to get a DFU done (unless you don't have a computer). The phone can be restored yourself.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode, use your Mac or PC to reset it - Apple Support

Locked out of your iPhone and forgot your passcode? Use a computer to put your iPhone into recovery mode so you can erase your phone and set it up again.

support.apple.com

 

[ParagJain]

You shouldn't need to take it somewhere to get a DFU done (unless you don't have a computer). The phone can be restored yourself.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode, use your Mac or PC to reset it - Apple Support

Locked out of your iPhone and forgot your passcode? Use a computer to put your iPhone into recovery mode so you can erase your phone and set it up again.

support.apple.com

I will rather have him go to the store and get it done instead of trying new tricks.. )))

 

[ParagJain]

Marking this as resolved; He got it unlocked from the retail store and thankfully now he put the passcode that he can remember. thanks to all for helping out. Cheers !!