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   Alan to Alan   
   Re: Why iOS Requires an Apple ID for Bas   
   30 Dec 25 20:47:49   
   
   XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone   
   From: nuh-uh@nope.com   
      
   On 2025-12-29 17:19, Alan wrote:   
   >>   
   >> 2. *Operating an iOS device without signing into an Apple ID*   
   >>    It is possible to skip signing into an Apple ID during setup, but the   
   >>    device operates in a limited state. Many system components repeatedly   
   >>    prompt for Apple ID credentials because the OS assumes that an   
   >> Apple ID   
   >>    will eventually be provided.   
   >   
   > This is false.   
   >   
   > I have a freshly set up iPad immediately to the left of me, and I have   
   > signed out of the Apple Account (formerly "AppleID"; get the details   
   > right). I'll see how many prompts I get in the next day and you'll see.   
      
   It's now been more than 24 hours (more than 27 hours, actually) and I   
   haven't been asked to sign in by anything.   
      
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