XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone   
   From: nuh-uh@nope.com   
      
   On 2025-12-29 17:19, Alan wrote:   
   > On 2025-12-25 13:39, Marian wrote:   
   >> Marian wrote:   
   >>> It seems we need a separate thread on teaching others and learning from   
   >>> others more about the very important topic of how iOS is actually   
   >>> designed.   
   >>   
   >> To help users on this Apple newsgroup LEARN how iOS actually works,   
   >> and to   
   >> help further the conversation to discuss how iOS actually works, here are   
   >> the unavoidable facts based on long-term testing of iOS devices while   
   >> avoiding manual Apple ID logins & avoiding Apple's cloud ecosystem as   
   >> much   
   >> as possible so that the true nature of the iOS ecosystem was being   
   >> tested.   
   >>   
   >> 1. *Device activation and Apple servers with respect to the AppleID*   
   >>    An iOS device cannot be brought into a usable state without contacting   
   >>    Apple's activation servers. This activation step is mandatory and is   
   >>    separate from creating or signing into an Apple ID.   
   >>    Even if you skip the Apple ID portion, the device must still check   
   >>    in with Apple before setup can complete.   
   >   
   > So that it can be ascertained whether or not the device has been stolen.   
   >   
   >>   
   >> 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.   
   ...and I finally received a prompt!   
      
   There was red badge on the Settings app, and when I opened it, there was   
   a suggestion (with no dire warnings at all, mind you!) that I start   
   using iCloud, and a few words about the advantages it offers.   
      
   I tapped "Not now" and it's gone!   
      
   :-)   
      
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