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1. sampullman · 1789662521 · focus · HN ↗

   If you don't have the authenticator backup codes and you didn't turn on cloud sync in the app, you might be out of luck.

   You can get a replacement SIM though and use it with a new phone, so the phone number recovery option should work.

   1. uberman · 1789662734 · focus · HN ↗

      This. Can't you get your number moved to a new phone? I have never don't anything magic when upgrading my phone other than move contacts.

      1. jwr · 1789667112 · focus · HN ↗

         How would moving your number to a new phone help? We're talking TOTP here, not SMS "auth".

         1. chinathrow · 1789674707 · focus · HN ↗

            You can export from Google Authenticator to another device just fine.

            1. jwr · 1789815107 · focus · HN ↗

               How do you export from a phone you no longer have?

               1. chinathrow · 1789848517 · focus · HN ↗

                  I misread your comment, you're right.

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