Account not eligible: unable to add security keys and recovery key

I am unable to advanced data protection due to not being able to add recovery key

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 20, 2023 6:15 PM

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Limnos

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Aug 20, 2023 8:59 PM in response to birddaword

Read the requirements in this document How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support

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