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Forgotten passcode on iphone

I’m locked out of my iPhone due to forgetting passcode. May I reset my phone using my iPad?



iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 22, 2022 8:13 PM

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Posted on Jun 22, 2022 10:03 PM

lela36 Said:

"Forgotten passcode on iphone: I’m locked out of my iPhone due to forgetting passcode. May I reset my phone using my iPad?"

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No.


Troubleshooting a Locked iPhone:

Your iPhone is locked. So, get this serviced.


Hold it Right There!


Being Locked Out...

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.


No Success?

Contact Apple support:

If you cannot get the above link to work, then contact Apple Support.

Apple Contact Info:

  • Contact Us - Choose Locations
  • Proceed from there, as necessary
  • Why the Wait: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through.
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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jun 22, 2022 10:03 PM in response to lela36

lela36 Said:

"Forgotten passcode on iphone: I’m locked out of my iPhone due to forgetting passcode. May I reset my phone using my iPad?"

-------


No.


Troubleshooting a Locked iPhone:

Your iPhone is locked. So, get this serviced.


Hold it Right There!


Being Locked Out...

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.


No Success?

Contact Apple support:

If you cannot get the above link to work, then contact Apple Support.

Apple Contact Info:

  • Contact Us - Choose Locations
  • Proceed from there, as necessary
  • Why the Wait: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through.

Jun 22, 2022 8:17 PM in response to lela36

Hello there,

If your device is not on iOS 15, you'll need to complete this process on a Mac or a Windows PC. If you do not have access to these, you can visit your nearest Apple Store, AASP, or any store which sells Apple products. You're also able to borrow a friend's computer. If you are on iOS 15, you should see an "Erase iPhone" button when on the "iPhone Unavailibe" screen. Here's a video from Apple Support that guides you through the process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s8-zLG9ySQ


Have a lovely evening,

Forgotten passcode on iphone

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