[al_borland]

So if I have a single device, a phone, and it gets stolen... what is the path to get my data back? And in the interum, if the theif swaps my SIM into another phone they now have my 2FA via SMS?

This all seems very messy when bad things happen.

[MBCook]

They solved this with a feature called “Recovery Contacts” in iOS 15(?). You can set them up and they’re people who cannot access your account but can help you regain access if necessary (such as your one device case).

I think you still need to know your password, but that’s pretty reasonable.

They also added a similar feature to allow you to get into a loved one’s account/phone after their death if they set it up.

[fauigerzigerk]

>They solved this with a feature called “Recovery Contacts” in iOS 15(?).

That doesn't solve it for me. None of my trusted contacts has an up-to-date Apple device.

[r00fus]

I think the answer to the "stolen SIM" from Apple may just be "use e-SIM".

I agree the inability to remove SIM as backup 2FA method is troubling. I would sign in blood any liabilities to be able to remove SIM as a backup auth.

[avh02]

Sim cards can have pin codes

[Spiritus]

Get an e-sim