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How do I recover my iPhone without having my password and my recovery key is saying’s it’s not correct

My recovery key is not working properly and is saying it is not correct and I have forgotten my password

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 23, 2022 8:53 PM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2022 9:07 PM

Rickybobbie411 Said:

"My recovery key is not working properly and is saying it is not correct and I have forgotten my password"

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Troubleshooting the Recovery Key:


Finding It:

Look at the paperwork with your original packaging.


Create a New Recovery Key:

  1. Go Here: How to Generate a Recovery Key - Apple Support
  2. As it reads: "If you can't create a recovery key on your Mac, use an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch instead."
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Dec 23, 2022 9:07 PM in response to Rickybobbie411

Rickybobbie411 Said:

"My recovery key is not working properly and is saying it is not correct and I have forgotten my password"

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Troubleshooting the Recovery Key:


Finding It:

Look at the paperwork with your original packaging.


Create a New Recovery Key:

  1. Go Here: How to Generate a Recovery Key - Apple Support
  2. As it reads: "If you can't create a recovery key on your Mac, use an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch instead."

How do I recover my iPhone without having my password and my recovery key is saying’s it’s not correct

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