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by Seanambers 1208 days ago
So the 6 digit iPhone passcode overrides the iCloud master password? That's insane.
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crazygringo 1208 days ago
Yeah I don't understand why Apple would even know my iPhone passcode.

I always assumed it stayed on the device.

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pixelbath 1208 days ago
It does stay on the device; the iPhone passcode is entered and authenticated locally, then the iPhone authorizes the AppleID password change since you're "authentic."
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