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My phone is in security lockout I want to try passcode again

Iphone 11 locked out . I want to put passcode in again

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 9, 2022 11:00 AM

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Posted on Aug 9, 2022 11:02 AM

If you have exceeded the number of incorrect passcode attempts, you have no option except to erase/reset the phone and restore it using a backup.


If your iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or higher........(it appears that it might be).......you can use the instructions linked just below which will not require the use of a Mac or PC:


How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support


If you are not sure which operating system is installed on your iPhone, please use the link below, which will require the use of a Mac or PC.


If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


If you have a backup of the phone, you can use the backup to restore the data on the phone during the new setup.


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Aug 9, 2022 11:02 AM in response to aquanda208

If you have exceeded the number of incorrect passcode attempts, you have no option except to erase/reset the phone and restore it using a backup.


If your iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or higher........(it appears that it might be).......you can use the instructions linked just below which will not require the use of a Mac or PC:


How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support


If you are not sure which operating system is installed on your iPhone, please use the link below, which will require the use of a Mac or PC.


If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


If you have a backup of the phone, you can use the backup to restore the data on the phone during the new setup.


My phone is in security lockout I want to try passcode again

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