New iPhone update and requiring code from other device to sign in

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Hello well is it just me or since yesterday I haven't been able to download my apps without a trigger that states it needs a 6 digit code from my other device. I used to just be able to use my apple ID and now I need my other device. I don't have my iPad with me all the time.. What is this all about? Not very happy.. I am in two different locations and need to download it when I can not when I get home 6 hrs later.. Very frustrated..
 

Rob Phillips

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Welcome to iMore! Did you recently enroll in two-factor authentication? It's located in Settings > iCloud > [your Apple ID] > Password & Security > Two-Factor Authentication. If you haven't verified your device that may be causing the issue.
You can also try going to Settings > iTunes & App Store, signing out of your Apple ID, then signing back in. That may stop the prompt as well.
 

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That's weird. Once you've authenticated a device you should stop being asked to enter a verification code.
Try this: go to http://appleid.apple.com and add your iPhone as a trusted device. You should then be able to manage which other devices should be trusted and which ones need to be removed. More info in the link.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915
If you continue to experience issues I urge you to contact Apple Support. They can see things about your account that we can't and troubleshoot your problem much more efficiently than we can.