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forgotten passcode

I want to use an old device but I can't remember the passcode

iPhone 6s, iOS 10

Posted on Aug 1, 2021 7:06 AM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2021 9:02 AM

Hello:) You can search this excellent forum for more info. This is a great post made earlier by fellow forum poster Eric Root:


suggest you see if you can recover the ID/password. If you create/use a new Apple ID, you will lose access to some of your data and the purchases made with your existing Apple ID. 


Apple ID - How to find your Apple    An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find              


Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.


Apple ID - Manage            


Apple ID – Forgot Password          


Each of these links have an area to click and get help from Apple should you feel you need further assistance. Good luck.


~Katana-San~

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Aug 1, 2021 9:02 AM in response to kaylan0817

Hello:) You can search this excellent forum for more info. This is a great post made earlier by fellow forum poster Eric Root:


suggest you see if you can recover the ID/password. If you create/use a new Apple ID, you will lose access to some of your data and the purchases made with your existing Apple ID. 


Apple ID - How to find your Apple    An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find              


Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.


Apple ID - Manage            


Apple ID – Forgot Password          


Each of these links have an area to click and get help from Apple should you feel you need further assistance. Good luck.


~Katana-San~

forgotten passcode

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