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Forgot passcode

I forgot passcode to phone. Is it possible to reset phone without deleting the data. I have a old iphone 8plus.

Posted on Nov 18, 2021 8:02 PM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2021 8:11 PM

It is NOT possible to reset your passcode without resetting and erasing all the data on your iPhone. Below you will find other options to recover your data if you have a backup file on iCloud or a computer.


You will need to reset the passcode on the iPhone. You will need a computer to complete this task. You can reset your passcode by following the instructions in this article by Apple ➔ How to reset your passcode on a disabled iPhone. All your data on your iPhone will be wiped clean in the process.


If you have a backup created then you can   ➔ Restore Your iPhone from that backup file. If you do not have a backup file created then you will lose all your data on the iPhone.


 If Photos, Messages and Contacts are synced to iCloud then you will be able to retrieve them after setting up iCloud on your iPhone after you reset the passcode and sign into iCloud.


Axel F.

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Nov 18, 2021 8:11 PM in response to oneanddone71

It is NOT possible to reset your passcode without resetting and erasing all the data on your iPhone. Below you will find other options to recover your data if you have a backup file on iCloud or a computer.


You will need to reset the passcode on the iPhone. You will need a computer to complete this task. You can reset your passcode by following the instructions in this article by Apple ➔ How to reset your passcode on a disabled iPhone. All your data on your iPhone will be wiped clean in the process.


If you have a backup created then you can   ➔ Restore Your iPhone from that backup file. If you do not have a backup file created then you will lose all your data on the iPhone.


 If Photos, Messages and Contacts are synced to iCloud then you will be able to retrieve them after setting up iCloud on your iPhone after you reset the passcode and sign into iCloud.


Axel F.

Nov 18, 2021 8:11 PM in response to oneanddone71

oneanddone71 Said:

"Forgot passcode: I forgot passcode to phone. Is it possible to reset phone without deleting the data. I have a old iphone 8plus."

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Hold it Right There!

Enter the passcode incorrectly too many times, and you'd likely be locked out for good. So, hold it right there, and refer to this link: If you Forgot the Passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is Disabled - Apple Support. It would be the one you've always entered. If you do not know it, then look for it in a location you may have stored it in.

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