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I forgot my iPhone passcode how can I reset it

how can I reset my iPhone passcode


iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 12, 2021 11:42 AM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2021 11:51 AM

The instructions below may work if you have forgotten a passcode but will not work if your device says it is disabled. For a disabled device you will have to use the instructions in the next link. This will require a computer. If you do not have one then ask a friend if you can use theirs or take you device to a place where you can use one such as an Apple Store.


If you’ve forgotten the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled

https://support.apple.com/HT211078


For a forgotten passcode with no "disabled" message and you have no computer:


1. Use the Find My app, or a web browser signed into https://www.icloud.com/find , to erase the disabled device. More at iCloud: Erase your device with Find My iPhone - https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/erase-your-device-mmfc0ef36f/icloud


2. Restore the device from its backup.


Related information:

If you forgot your ID or password --> http://iforgot.apple.com/


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - 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



Related links:

https://discussions.apple.com/message/33099578#message33099578


Somebody who says it worked for them. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250637126?answerId=251230622022


https://blog.puls.com/how-to-reset-an-iphone-without-a-passcode

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Apr 12, 2021 11:51 AM in response to leonel1122

The instructions below may work if you have forgotten a passcode but will not work if your device says it is disabled. For a disabled device you will have to use the instructions in the next link. This will require a computer. If you do not have one then ask a friend if you can use theirs or take you device to a place where you can use one such as an Apple Store.


If you’ve forgotten the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled

https://support.apple.com/HT211078


For a forgotten passcode with no "disabled" message and you have no computer:


1. Use the Find My app, or a web browser signed into https://www.icloud.com/find , to erase the disabled device. More at iCloud: Erase your device with Find My iPhone - https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/erase-your-device-mmfc0ef36f/icloud


2. Restore the device from its backup.


Related information:

If you forgot your ID or password --> http://iforgot.apple.com/


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - 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



Related links:

https://discussions.apple.com/message/33099578#message33099578


Somebody who says it worked for them. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250637126?answerId=251230622022


https://blog.puls.com/how-to-reset-an-iphone-without-a-passcode

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