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 Account – Apple Support (UK)

Two-factor authentication is designed to make sure you're the only person who can access your account. Find out how it works and how to turn on two-factor authentication.

support.apple.com

Near the bottom is info to reset.

 

[ParagJain]

Some info here

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

Two-factor authentication is designed to make sure you're the only person who can access your account. Find out how it works and how to turn on two-factor authentication.

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 Account – Apple Support (UK)

Two-factor authentication is designed to make sure you're the only person who can access your account. Find out how it works and how to turn on two-factor authentication.

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 to your Apple Account 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 or your iPhone is disabled - 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 or your iPhone is disabled - 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 !!