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how to reset your phone if you forgot ur passcode


iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 31, 2021 6:39 PM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2021 6:41 PM

You will need to restore your phone using a computer. The process sill erase the device. Later you can restore your daga from a recent back-up. Instructions here...

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

Video here...


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Mar 31, 2021 6:41 PM in response to skyletbell

Unfortunately if you have a forgotten/unknown device passcode, or have a disabled device, you have no option but to erase the device. However, you can eventually restore the data and settings from a backup you made before the device was disabled. You must have a computer to use the method below. If you don't have a computer, borrow one from a friend, or go to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. You will likely also need your Apple ID and password. All Apple mobile devices follow the same general procedure but the link below and other links off it provide model-specific instructions:


If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled", click here --> http://support.apple.com/HT204306


'If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled', click here -->

https://support.apple.com/HT211078


Here is a related video which to me has more complete and clearer instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s8-zLG9ySQ


Steps:

1. With the device disconnected from a computer use the model-specific instructions in the links above to shut down the device.

2. Connect it to a computer with Finder or iTunes (Mojave or earlier, or PC).

3. Restart into recovery mode (black screen with a cable indicating attach to computer).

4. When prompted, click "Restore" to erase data & settings, and update system software. May take some time.

5. Set up your device ( https://support.apple.com/kb/HT202033 ). Partway through you are offered the opportunity to restore your data and settings from a backup, or you can do this at a later stage ( https://support.apple.com/HT204184 ). Even if you have no backup, if you were using some iCloud services to sync items such as Contacts or Photos those may reappear once you sign back into your iCloud account --> Set up iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/HT208681


Read this 'If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod' click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204095


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On the contingency you are asked for your Apple ID and password AND you have forgotten those:


If you forgot your Apple ID, click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201354 ; your Apple ID password, click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201487 , or to jump directly to the forgotten sign-in information help site, click here -->- http://iforgot.apple.com/


What to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password - https://support.apple.com/HT204071


If you still need help, contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security --> https://support.apple.com/HT204169


Mar 31, 2021 6:58 PM in response to Chris0107

Ack! Was there one here too? That's more than half of my posts producing duplicates this evening since I joined half an hour ago. Those darn YouTube links take so long to render on my machine I have usually closed the tab before the page finishes rendering, so I don't notice all duplicates. Also they usually happen if there's a problem posting a reply and I have to try again.

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