How come you now need a phone number for a Samsung account?

[Jamie20198]

Like it took me ages to get one

[Microft]

You don't (usually), your account follows you over devices. If its a brand new account, your number and email address is all you need. If its a new phone, you login with your email and your number will be added.

[MorningBlunt]

2factor? Saves the tears when you can't login, along with a support agents time.

[Thomasalive07]

Smile Always bro. 😃.