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Our computer crashed so can’t use that…now how do I restore my iPhone? Why is it all of a sudden making put in my passcode?

Why is my iPhone suddenly asking me for my Apple ID?! Our computer crashed so can’t use that

iPhone XS

Posted on Jan 25, 2022 7:20 PM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2022 7:46 PM

Pwie2 wrote:
None of my friends here have an Apple. It wouldn’t take my password, so I changed it…won’t take that either. And we no longer have an Apple store here :(


iTunes on a Windows PC works.


Download and use iTunes for Windows - Apple Support

If you can't update or restore your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support

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Jan 25, 2022 7:46 PM in response to Pwie2

Pwie2 wrote:
None of my friends here have an Apple. It wouldn’t take my password, so I changed it…won’t take that either. And we no longer have an Apple store here :(


iTunes on a Windows PC works.


Download and use iTunes for Windows - Apple Support

If you can't update or restore your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support

Our computer crashed so can’t use that…now how do I restore my iPhone? Why is it all of a sudden making put in my passcode?

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