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Nope, that didn't work.
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That's probably why you've been 'validated'.
I had to hover over SHMBO's licence for quite a time, both sides.
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Just been through the whole verification thing which proved to be a complete nightmare.
I don't have a credit card haven't done for over 20 years vile things. They won't accept debit card or passport just U.K driving licence.
Problem is that in Northern Ireland according to Apple anyway our licence is slightly different to the normal U.K one although that doesn't sound right to me and I can't find any mention of it online so it would not accept my licence apparently has already been raised as an issue and they are working on it.
It also mentions a a national I.D card which we also don't have in the U.K
Eventually phoned support and they did it for me as I have an Apple Account that is over 20 years old.
Surprised this isn't a big news story to be honest as the Apple discussion boards are full of posts about people having issues and also it is not yet a legal requirement for Apple to be doing this in the U.K yet.
I don't have a credit card haven't done for over 20 years vile things. They won't accept debit card or passport just U.K driving licence.
Problem is that in Northern Ireland according to Apple anyway our licence is slightly different to the normal U.K one although that doesn't sound right to me and I can't find any mention of it online so it would not accept my licence apparently has already been raised as an issue and they are working on it.
It also mentions a a national I.D card which we also don't have in the U.K
Eventually phoned support and they did it for me as I have an Apple Account that is over 20 years old.
Surprised this isn't a big news story to be honest as the Apple discussion boards are full of posts about people having issues and also it is not yet a legal requirement for Apple to be doing this in the U.K yet.
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Credit cards can be used to prove that you're 18 or over. Debit cards can't since the minimum age for getting one is 6 years old.
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Some people have been able to use a passport by scanning the same side twice. The same caveats apply about sufficient light and placing it on a dark background apply.
We do, but there's a price and a waiting list. Might be better for some than going the Android route.
Apply for a UK ID card Online - CitizenCard
Apply for a valid UK ID card and proof of age - the Home Office & Police approved. CitizenCard offers simple first photo ID or replacement card online application. Services: urgent 1-2 working days; standard - up to 21 days.
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Interesting because Apple told me themselves that there was no way for a passport to be accepted. They can accept passports from other countries they said but not the U.K.Some people have been able to use a passport by scanning the same side twice. The same caveats apply about sufficient light and placing it on a dark background apply.
We do, but there's a price and a waiting list. Might be better for some than going the Android route.
Apply for a UK ID card Online - CitizenCard
Apply for a valid UK ID card and proof of age - the Home Office & Police approved. CitizenCard offers simple first photo ID or replacement card online application. Services: urgent 1-2 working days; standard - up to 21 days.www.citizencard.com
They also said they were aware that the U.K had no national identity card. That is there because it is available elsewhere.
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It's possible that the people on Reddit that have said that passports and the CitizenCard have worked are trolls or bots.
Here's the thread:
View: https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/1s2n1yc/psa_apple_has_enabled_age_verification_in_uk/
And here's a Mac Observer article on the subject:
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Wife and I have one each but we pay it off automatically every month.
It's more secure than a debit card, because the limit being exceeded should block the card. Moreover, the crooks can't get access to our main accounts through it.
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I know how a credit card works
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I assumed you do.I know how a credit card works
I was describing why we find one useful,
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If you're still running iOS 18, you should get this update to avoid the DarkSword exploit;
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Apple releases rare iOS 18 update for all iPhone users, update now - 9to5Mac
Apple has released a rare iOS 18 update to patch a spreading exploit for all iPhone users still running iOS 18.
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