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problems with old passcode

how do i approve my iphone from another device or reset my end-to end encrypted data bc it asked for my old passcode and i put in all the ones i can remember and it says i have put it in to many times and i am trying to update my apple id settings on my phone


iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Jul 1, 2021 7:08 AM

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Posted on Jul 1, 2021 7:18 AM

A device’s passcode can ONLY be reset locally via the procedure at “Related Article” …


… and it “wipes” the device.


However, the subsequent “restore” operation should bring it “back” to it’s most recent iCloud backup.

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