Issues Setting Up Family Sharing with an Old iPod Touch
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SunnyBreeze123
I'm trying to get Family Sharing set up because I want to share my Apple TV subscription with my sister. However, I discovered that I need an actual Apple device to do this. So, I revived my old 6th-generation iPod Touch for the task. I know it's a bit outdated, but it's all I've got. I tried inviting her through iMessage, but it won't send. When I try the 'Invite in Person' option, I keep getting an error saying verification failed. Is there any way to resolve this? Or is there an alternative method to set it up without needing to buy a newer Apple device?
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You mentioned that your iPod is running iOS 12, which should typically work for Family Sharing. The verification error you're receiving could be a temporary glitch. Try restarting your device and then re-attempting the setup. If that still doesn't work, you might look into customer support options for help instead of giving up and cancelling your subscription!
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Unfortunately, it sounds like your iPod Touch may not be fully compatible with the Family Sharing feature. Apple generally requires a supported device to manage Family Sharing effectively. It seems like the iPod Touch is just a bit too old for this task. If you want to get around this, you would need to consider borrowing a newer device from someone or looking into buying something used if possible.
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