I just got a notification on my phone that says a new iPad was added to my Apple ID account, but I'm freaking out because the only devices I have are my iPhone SE and an iPad from around 2020. I checked my account, and those are the only devices linked. After seeing the notification, I quickly changed my password, which should kick out any devices signed into my account. I've read that this can sometimes happen if a device hasn't been used in a while or after an update, but I haven't had any updates recently. The only thing that happened is that my iPad ran out of battery and turned back on right before I got the notification. I'm worried someone might have accessed my account, changed the password, and deleted their device. Does changing the password protect me even if they had access before? I have two-factor authentication and lockdown mode enabled, so I'm really concerned about this situation.
3 Answers
Don't panic! This type of notification can sometimes be a glitch. If you don’t see any new devices in your trusted list, you’re likely fine. Changing your password was a smart move, just to be safe!
This usually happens if your iPad was off for a while and then you turned it back on. It can trigger a notification just to be safe. Have you clicked 'sign out of all devices' when changing your password? If so, no one should have access to your personal info until they enter the new password. It's pretty unlikely that someone would have hacked in without you noticing it at all. Just keep an eye on your account!
Yeah, this notification can pop up when a device hasn't connected for a while or gets reset. It's just a precaution. Make sure there are no unrecognized devices in your settings and, if you’re really worried, just keep changing your password every now and then for peace of mind!
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