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I want to back up iPhone 7 before factory restore but don’t have passcode

Trying to restore my mom’s iPhone 7. She lost passcode and wants to backup the cell before factory reset. How can I recover passcode.


Posted on May 14, 2022 9:58 PM

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Posted on May 15, 2022 2:33 AM

Unfortunately, you can't. If you forgot the passcode, you will need to perform a reset which will wipe the phone of any data. Hopefully she made backups of her phone.


If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled -


How to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support


How to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support



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May 15, 2022 2:33 AM in response to Earlymomma3

Unfortunately, you can't. If you forgot the passcode, you will need to perform a reset which will wipe the phone of any data. Hopefully she made backups of her phone.


If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled -


How to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support


How to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support



May 14, 2022 10:18 PM in response to Earlymomma3

Earlymomma3 Said:

"I want to back up iPhone 7 before factory restore but don’t have passcode: Trying to restore my mom’s iPhone 7. She lost passcode and wants to backup the cell before factory reset. How can I recover passcode."

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Troubleshooting a Locked iPhone:


Hold it Right There!

Enter the passcode incorrectly too many times, and you'd likely be locked out for good. So, hold it right there, and refer to this link: If you Forgot the Passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is Disabled - Apple Support. It would be the one you've always entered. If you do not know it, then look for it in a location you may have stored it in.


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