[GlobalStep] Two Factor Authentication Screen is displayed as though an Authenticator App is being used even when the method of choice is Text Messages.

Description

Applying Two Factor Authentication to an account and choosing Text Messages as the Authentication method before attempting to Login causes the message “Almost there! Please enter the verification code from your authenticator app.” and the button that reads “Text me a code instead” to be displayed, even though an Authenticator App is not being used and the text code was already sent.

Reproduction Rate

4/4 100%

Expected behaviour

The Two Factor Authentication screen should accurately reflect the Authentication method of choice.

Actual behaviour

The Two Factor Authentication screen is displayed as an Authenticator App is being used.

Steps to reproduce the behaviour

1. Install and launch WordPress 14.7
2. Activate Two Factor Authentication for an account and select Text Messages as the Authentication method.
3. Enter the credentials for that account to reach the Two Factor Authentication Screen.

Tested on the following

One Plus 6 (9.0)
Samsung Galaxy S8+ (8.0)

Please see the attached screenshot for more information

Submitted by:

Luis Pimenta

Reproduce the two-factor login flow with Text Messages selected and compare the displayed screen with the reported screenshot and expected behavior. Trace the Android authentication screen and its text-message path; done means the screen accurately identifies SMS verification and does not present authenticator-app wording or an unnecessary alternative button.