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Q: How can backup my photos if I don't remember my iphone passcode

How can backup my photoswith my trusted computer if I don't remember my iphone passcode

iPhone 5s, iOS 8.2, 16 GB

Posted on Apr 11, 2015 9:58 AM

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Q: How can backup my photos if I don't remember my iphone passcode

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  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Apr 11, 2015 10:00 AM in response to Ars7
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    Apr 11, 2015 10:00 AM in response to Ars7

    You don't, if it is asking you for your passcode. Have you tried importing the photos instead of trying to backup? While this is a trusted computer, have you ever backed up and/or imported photos to this computer in the past?

  • by Ars7,

    Ars7 Ars7 Apr 11, 2015 10:10 AM in response to Ars7
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    Apr 11, 2015 10:10 AM in response to Ars7

    No I have never backed up it before but I really want to back up it now and save my photos can you suggest other way to back up my photos?

  • by Ars7,

    Ars7 Ars7 Apr 11, 2015 10:11 AM in response to ChrisJ4203
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    Apr 11, 2015 10:11 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

    No I have never backed up it before but I really want to back up it now and save my photos can you suggest other way to back up my photos?

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Apr 11, 2015 10:12 AM in response to Ars7
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    Apr 11, 2015 10:12 AM in response to Ars7

    If you cannot get into the phone, there is no way to access it. You have to unlock the phone before you can back it up the first time. You have to unlock it to be able to import the photos as well. The only alternative you have is to remember the passcode. If you cannot remember the passcode, the only way to be able to access the device is to restore it as new to remove the passcode.

  • by Ars7,

    Ars7 Ars7 Apr 11, 2015 10:16 AM in response to ChrisJ4203
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    Apr 11, 2015 10:16 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

    thank you for your support. I think apple should create forget password option

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Apr 11, 2015 10:20 AM in response to Ars7
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    Apr 11, 2015 10:20 AM in response to Ars7

    The passcode is a security feature. Creating a workaround just allows for exploitation and the possibility to steal data. Let me ask you this, how long have you had the phone? How long have the photos been on the phone. iTunes and iCloud provide you several options for backing up your device, and the iCloud one does not require any input from you after the initial setup. You just connect it to power and Wi-Fi, such as going to bed at night, and lock the screen. The device will automatically backup ever day.