Google account registration now requires sending an SMS via phone instead of receiving an SMS
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I have tried it myself, the registration is no longer possible with the QR code. Supposedly, using the QR code on the smartphone triggers an SMS sent from your phone to Google in order to verify your phone number. Supposedly, this is for security. A valid argument, since finish is harder this way, although not impossible. However, this prohibits the use of services like SMSpool, too. Does anyone have any ideas how to handle account registration in the future?
  • Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.caEnglish
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    4 days ago

    the day I HAVE to use a stupid qr code to even login to google shit, is the day I will no longer log in

    already have my own email elsewhere that doesn’t require this bullshit with actual important stuff… google is junk mail, that’s it