I have a new iphone. I set up the pincode and forgot the number a week later. I have tried using the recovery method, and it comes up with a message saying something about the update and restore is corrupt. iphone not avail. why??

I have a new iphone. I set up the pincode and forgot the number a week later. I have tried using the recovery method, and it comes up with a message saying something about the update and restore is corrupt. iphone not avail. why??


Posted on Aug 20, 2022 9:28 AM

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Aug 20, 2022 9:28 AM in response to jeesh2022

If your device has iOS 15.2 or later installed, check out this link→How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support. Otherwise:

See this Apple support link→If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Or watch this companion video ⬇️


After restoring the phone using one of the methods above you can restore your most recent backup.

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I have a new iphone. I set up the pincode and forgot the number a week later. I have tried using the recovery method, and it comes up with a message saying something about the update and restore is corrupt. iphone not avail. why??

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