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how do i unlock my iphone without factory resetting it?

i forgot my passcode to my iphone 11 and have not used the face ID option. how do i unlock it without having to factory rest the whole phone?

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on May 13, 2021 2:09 PM

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May 13, 2021 2:12 PM in response to sheere92

sheere92 wrote:

i forgot my passcode to my iphone 11 and have not used the face ID option. how do i unlock it without having to factory rest the whole phone?

You can't.


This is what makes your private data so secure on an iOS device.


If you have a strong passcode that nobody can guess, mere possession of your device does not allow access to your data.

how do i unlock my iphone without factory resetting it?

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