4 digit code problem

My phone battery died, and i charged it to turn it on. Now it is asking me 4 digit passcode, But i have always had a 6 digit passcode... I dont know what to do.

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 1, 2022 1:13 AM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2022 2:53 AM

By default Screen Time Passcode uses 4 Digit Code and Lock Screen passcode uses 6.



Lock Screen Passcode or Screen Time Passcode.


Following this process is the only way out if your iPhone is disabled. The steps given in this link will help you reset the passcode -> If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your ...


Note: If you have forgotten the Screen Time Passcode then restoring your device from a backup after the passcode reset will return the Passcode back to your device. So, please do not restore from a backup.



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Oct 1, 2022 2:53 AM in response to anikae

By default Screen Time Passcode uses 4 Digit Code and Lock Screen passcode uses 6.



Lock Screen Passcode or Screen Time Passcode.


Following this process is the only way out if your iPhone is disabled. The steps given in this link will help you reset the passcode -> If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your ...


Note: If you have forgotten the Screen Time Passcode then restoring your device from a backup after the passcode reset will return the Passcode back to your device. So, please do not restore from a backup.



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