How can I unlock and recover data from a locked iPhone?

I lost my phone for a lengthy amount of time and recently found it again. Multiple issues: I don’t remember the password, I don’t have access to a Computer/Laptop to do the iTunes recovery method, nor do I have the resources to take a stop by the apple store. I’ve had about nine failed attempts and I am REALLY afraid of automatically getting my phone data erased after the tenth failed attempt. I simply don’t know what to do. I cannot lose this phone’s data since it is the only phone I have with all my personal and important logins, contacts, number, data for apps, etc.


Please help. I don’t know any alternatives besides possibly leaving the phone dormant for another long period of time and hoping the failed attempt lockout resets and I get more attempts.



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Posted on Apr 1, 2025 3:17 AM

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Apr 1, 2025 4:14 AM in response to marinaaa3

a computer is the only way


connect it to the said computer using the cable and read

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


if you don't own a computer then you will have to use a computer from a

friend/relative/public library or computer store

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How can I unlock and recover data from a locked iPhone?

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