in trying to restore my iphone it is looking for the password to my iphone. is this the four number passcode to open the phone or some other password that i have not used in years?

in trying to restore my iphone it is looking for the password to my iphone. is this the four number passcode to open the phone or some other password that i have not used in years?


Posted on Feb 5, 2023 4:01 PM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2023 10:45 PM

Generally yes, it is the passcode for the phone, but it depends upon what in the process is asking.


It could also be the password for an encrypted backup you are restoring or your iCloud password.


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


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in trying to restore my iphone it is looking for the password to my iphone. is this the four number passcode to open the phone or some other password that i have not used in years?

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