We are human, and we tend to forget things. If you forgot the passcode of your iPhone, everything is not lost. However, based on your settings, if you enter an incorrect password multiple times (more than 6 times will disable it), your iPhone may delete all its data. Don’t want it, do you? In this post, I will help you reset it and regain access to your iPhone. Show
Let us start this structured guide with the requirements and then see the steps to reset the forgotten passcode without losing its data.
Requirements for resetting forgotten iPhone passcode
The official way to back up your iPhone data if you forgot passcodeDue to iOS encryption, there is no way to get inside the iPhone whose passcode you have forgotten. The only way is to erase the device. After this, if you have a backup, you can restore it on the device and get the data back. In case you do not have a backup in iCloud or a computer, you will have to set up your iPhone as new. Let me show you how to backup the iPhone whose password you have forgotten. If this is successful, you will not lose your data. Note: There’s no way to back up if you haven’t set up trusted devices or have restarted your device after setting the trusted device.
Important Note: If ‘Find My iPhone’ was turned off, you can click Restore Backup after step 4 is complete. But for 99% of users, ‘Find My iPhone’ would most likely be enabled. Thus, you will have to follow the methods detailed below. 2 Methods to reset your iPhone when you forgot the Passcode1. Restore using iCloud (Without iTunes)This is easier in comparison to using Finder or iTunes (explained next). However, this method will only work if the locked iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data. We will first erase the iPhone using iCloud.com. You can also use the Find My app on your other iPhone, iPad, or Mac that has the same Apple ID. After erasing, you can restore a backup (if you have one) or set up your device as new (if you do not have a backup).
2. Restore using Mac or PC (With iTunes or Finder)If your locked iPhone is not connected to the internet, you can put it in recovery mode and restore it using a computer. On Mac running macOS Catalina or later, use Finder. On Mac running macOS Mojave or earlier or Windows PC, use iTunes.
What to do after erasing your iPhoneI have already briefly mentioned what to do after your iPhone is erased. Here is more to it.
This is how you can reset your iPhone when you forgot your password and start using it again. I hope the above guide was helpful. Let me end it with some frequently asked questions. FAQsQ. Can you unlock your iPhone if you forgot the password?
Q. How do I find my Apple passcode?
Q. Can someone change your iPhone passcode?
Q. What happens when you forgot your iPhone passcode too many times?
Q. How do you get into your phone when you forgot your passcode?
Q. What if you forgot restrictions or Screen Time passcode?
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