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How can I unlock my iPhone without erasing everything

I forget my password to my iPhone . And I don’t want to erase everything

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 12, 2023 9:40 AM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2023 9:42 AM

Sorry, that is not possible. If you forgot your passcode, you will need to reset your phone. Hopefully you made backups kups you can restore from after you reset it.


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


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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Oct 12, 2023 9:42 AM in response to jazzmyn290

Sorry, that is not possible. If you forgot your passcode, you will need to reset your phone. Hopefully you made backups kups you can restore from after you reset it.


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


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


How can I unlock my iPhone without erasing everything

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