Today, after registering my cellphone as my secondary authentication device for my campus account, it died for good. Despite still being logged in, most of my college's services are now locked behind a code sent to my unresponsive phone, including the ability to register any new authentication devices. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my cell phone broke. It wouldn't even turn on. I went online to access my account so that I could order a new phone. I couldn't remember my password. The phone company had an option of "forgot my password". Upon clicking I get a message saying "Your password will be sent to your phone". FML
Today, I'm locked out of my phone, out of my email, and out of my credit card. All websites to restore access to all of these send text messages to your phone or an app to unlock them. On top of that, I only got 3 hours of sleep. FML
Today, I was trying to change my PIN code in order to make my phone more secure and prevent people from getting information from it. Instead, I somehow ended up locking my phone permanently. FML
Today, I spent several minutes trying to log into my email, only to realize I was typing my work password instead of my personal one. After three failed attempts, my account locked me out for 24 hours. Now I can’t check my emails or reset the password because they need me to check my email. FML
Today, my new iPhone was stolen from my school locker. After canceling my service, sobbing, having my mom yell at the secretary for their lack of security and finally agreeing to change to a private school, I found it in the corner of my locker. FML
Today, I was playing with my phone and turned it on lock mode. I changed my lock code a few months ago, so that no one would be able to guess it. Turns out I can't guess it either. FML
Today, my mobile phone wouldn't turn on. I took it in to the phone store, but they won't fix or replace it because the account is in my dad's name, not mine. He's abroad for the next month, and the only way to get a hold of him is on a number I only stored on my phone. FML
Today, my bank sent me a message, saying that they'd disabled my account. To reactivate it, I need the account number, and I can't find it. FML
Today, I finally password-protected my phone, to protect it from my friends' favorite game: stealing it and sending stupid texts, and hijacking my Facebook. They quickly found a new game. My phone is now locked for 24 hours due to too many attempts to guess the password. FML
Today, I discovered that I had lost my phone. I drove to the campus to try and find it, and parked in a gated lot where you pay when you leave. All the buildings were closed, so I had to go home. That's when I realized that I didn't have my wallet to get my car out. And no phone to call a ride. FML
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Top comments
RichardPencil 32
I guess you just don't exist anymore. RIP. We hardly knew ye! Maybe you should call IT on a landline, send them a snail mail on paper, or physically go to the office. I'm sure there's never been a case where a cellphone has been stolen or destroyed -- they'll be amazed at your unheard-of circumstance!
WhoopsIDidItAgain 11
contact your university support. i know for mine, their two factor security rarely works the way it's supposed to do the IT department has its own number for the program. hopefully they can help!
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RichardPencil 32
I guess you just don't exist anymore. RIP. We hardly knew ye! Maybe you should call IT on a landline, send them a snail mail on paper, or physically go to the office. I'm sure there's never been a case where a cellphone has been stolen or destroyed -- they'll be amazed at your unheard-of circumstance!
Marcella1016 32
Nah OP is a ghost forever. Who even posted this?
WhoopsIDidItAgain 11
contact your university support. i know for mine, their two factor security rarely works the way it's supposed to do the IT department has its own number for the program. hopefully they can help!
charcharrr168 2
Can’t you take the SIM card out and put it in another phone?
Hailstorm92 12
Get a new phone an just switch your phone number to it n boom there ya go