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Is there anything I can do if I am locked out of my phone and can’t remember passcode and don’t know if it is backed up to the cloud?

What can I do if locked out of my phone, can not remember the passcode and don’t know if it is backed up to the cloud?


iPhone 6

Posted on Sep 18, 2019 7:54 AM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2019 7:56 AM

You have to erase it to get back in whether you backed it up or not. If you have a backup, you can restore your data after erasing it using your home computer with iTunes, using the directions in this link:


If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support

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Sep 18, 2019 7:56 AM in response to Hiltonhead5

You have to erase it to get back in whether you backed it up or not. If you have a backup, you can restore your data after erasing it using your home computer with iTunes, using the directions in this link:


If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support

Is there anything I can do if I am locked out of my phone and can’t remember passcode and don’t know if it is backed up to the cloud?

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