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how to reset my passcode for my phone if i haven't locked my phone yet

how to reset my passcode for my phone if i haven't locked my phone yet

Posted on Nov 18, 2021 9:11 PM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2021 9:27 PM

Do you remember the current passcode? If YES, then you can open Settings ➔ Face ID & Passcode ➔ Change Passcode.


If you do not remember the current passcode and want to reset it, then first create a backup file before you begin the reset process. 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 9:27 PM in response to miles564

Do you remember the current passcode? If YES, then you can open Settings ➔ Face ID & Passcode ➔ Change Passcode.


If you do not remember the current passcode and want to reset it, then first create a backup file before you begin the reset process. 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.

how to reset my passcode for my phone if i haven't locked my phone yet

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