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Can I do something if I know password.

Can I do something if I know password, and don't have backup of my phone (I have 4 years old son, so not having backup is dumb, I know). Also is there any way to prevent this in future, other than disable password.

Posted on Feb 20, 2022 9:31 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2022 9:37 AM

There is not other way to prevent that from happening other than disabling the passcode method. I recommend that you do not do that.


I understand that you are referring to the passcode that is used to get to the Home Screen of your iPhone. I also understand that your iPhone has been disabled. You will have to reset the passcode to your iPhone by following the instructions in this guide published by Apple 👉  If you forgot the passcode or if your iPhone has been disabled. You will need a computer to execute this procedure and all the data on your iPhone will be erased.


Hopefully, you have a backup created on 👉 iCloud and/or on a computer. If you do then, you can 👉Restore your iPhone from the backup file once your passcode has been reset and the iPhone has been returned to factory settings by the procedure in the link above.


If your iPhone or iPad has iOS 15.2 or higher installed, then review this guide published by Apple 👉 How to reset your iPhone when you forgot the passcode


Axel F.

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Feb 20, 2022 9:37 AM in response to hannu64

There is not other way to prevent that from happening other than disabling the passcode method. I recommend that you do not do that.


I understand that you are referring to the passcode that is used to get to the Home Screen of your iPhone. I also understand that your iPhone has been disabled. You will have to reset the passcode to your iPhone by following the instructions in this guide published by Apple 👉  If you forgot the passcode or if your iPhone has been disabled. You will need a computer to execute this procedure and all the data on your iPhone will be erased.


Hopefully, you have a backup created on 👉 iCloud and/or on a computer. If you do then, you can 👉Restore your iPhone from the backup file once your passcode has been reset and the iPhone has been returned to factory settings by the procedure in the link above.


If your iPhone or iPad has iOS 15.2 or higher installed, then review this guide published by Apple 👉 How to reset your iPhone when you forgot the passcode


Axel F.

Can I do something if I know password.

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