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Hi Everyone! I need a really techie answer to this one. I have been practically shut out of my account on Google+ (I can still post but I cannot access my settings) and I cannot get into one of my blogs, simply because I won't furnish Google with a secondeary phone number in the form of a cell phone (I don't have one! I am one of those few people in the world, yes) I spent a good part of the evening last night trying to find a way to get in but to no avail. I left a message at their forum but have not received any help.
Does anybody here knows how to get around this?

Thank you so much!

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This thread describes an account lock tied to phone verification and a blocked Google+ / Blogger workflow. Note that consumer Google+ was shut down on April 2, 2019, so any Google+‑specific settings from 2015 no longer apply — the current problem is a Google Account sign‑in / recovery issue, which controls Blogger and other Google services. (blog.google)

Primary recovery path is the automated Account Recovery flow at accounts.google.com/signin/recovery. Follow the prompts and use “Try another way” until an option the account owner can access appears. Recovery success improves if the recovery is attempted from a device and location previously used to sign in, and if recent/previous passwords are supplied — answer every question as carefully as possible. ()

If a phone number is the sticking point, there are alternative second‑step methods that remove dependence on SMS: Google Prompt, an authenticator app (TOTP), security keys/passkeys and printable backup codes. These methods can be enabled once signed in so the account won’t rely on a mobile number going forward. If 2‑Step Verification is already on, backup codes are the fastest offline recovery option — generate and store them safely. ()

Using a trusted friend’s phone temporarily (as suggested) is a pragmatic short‑term fix, but follow strict steps: sign in only on a trusted device, immediately add at least one independent recovery method (recovery email, Authenticator or security key), generate and securely store backup codes, then remove the friend’s number from the account (My Account → Personal info → Phone). Note that Google may still associate deleted numbers with some services for a short time, so verify “Ways we can verify it’s you” after removal. ()

If automated recovery fails, free accounts have limited direct phone support — use the recovery flow again, post in the Google Account Help community, or submit Google’s support form for sign‑in issues. Paid products (Google One, Workspace) provide additional live support options. ()

Summary: the friend‑phone workaround works but only as a temporary bridge; complete the sign‑in, add stronger non‑SMS factors, create backup codes, then remove the temporary number and confirm recovery options.

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Use some of your friend's phone number and once you login, remove the number. Numbers they are asking is mainly for security purpose. you can switch to even authenticator app or for SMS service as well but as you don't have it. Use any other preson's phone, verify it and then disable notification.

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