cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/47972724

i encountered this for the first time today while attempting to read something on archive.today.

i confirmed that decoding the qrcode using a computer and following the URL it contains is insufficient; the error it gave directed me here which is what the linked screenshot is of.

the old type of captcha remains available too, for now:

screenshot of text: Important: Mobile verification for Google Cloud Fraud Defense is an experimental challenge type in Preview. Visual and audio challenges are available as alternatives for users who can't complete mobile verification. To use them, click the Visual or Audio buttons.

  • adarza@lemmy.caEnglish
    14·
    2 days ago

    i have one. but it isn’t android, or ios, or ‘smart’ in any way. it doesn’t even text. it’s just a telephone that fits in my pocket and connects to the cellular networks. it’s all i want. it’s all i use. it’s all i’ve needed ever since i got my first one about 25 years ago.

    • explodicle@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      1·
      1 day ago

      Don’t worry you’re included. Simply visit one of our Accessibility Centers between 8am-9am on odd Wednesdays, with a valid birth certificate, filled-out form from here, and a notarized Charizard.

    • leadore@lemmy.world
      7·
      2 days ago

      Same! Except mine does do SMS text and has the other flip phone stuff like alarms, timer, calendar.