I forgot my passcode I have facial recognition how can I get into my phone

I forgot my passcode but my phone has facial recognition is there away to open my phone

Posted on Sep 17, 2022 8:48 AM

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Posted on Sep 17, 2022 8:52 AM

No. Face ID is not a replacement for the passcode. If you don't the passcode, you have to follow the directions in this link --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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Sep 17, 2022 8:54 AM in response to Dq111

if you can get into the phone then Back it up first

(1)          How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


then and only then

iPhone Unavailable, Security Lockout, or Disabled

You can sometimes remedy this without a computer if on iOS 15.2 or later by tapping on "erase iPhone" , but you will still need the Apple ID password. It will WIPE the phone, no choice!

How to remove your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch passcode without a computer - Apple Support

video

https://youtu.be/7s8-zLG9ySQ

 

 ios 15.1 and earlier:

If you've forgotten your iPhone passcode – Apple Support (UK)

 



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