Google Account Recovery Fails When Registered Phone Number Is No Longer Accessible
Google requires SMS verification to a specific phone number for account recovery, blocking users who have changed numbers from ever regaining access. The multi-factor verification chain breaks down completely when any single factor becomes inaccessible. No alternative identity verification path exists for longtime account holders with years of data at stake.
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