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Erase data after 10 failed passcode attempts...

Quick question on this - I assume this after 10 consecutive failed attempts?

Late 08 15" Macbook Pro 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM, Mac OS X (10.6)

Posted on Aug 17, 2010 4:51 AM

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Aug 18, 2010 7:13 AM in response to Iain MacDonald1

If you enter the password correctly within 10 times, you gain access.
However, if you guessed it wrong 10 times, your cell is formatted.
It does not keep count of your 10 times and say "You failed twice before" "You failed another four times" "You only have four tries left".

Apple should dial that down from 10 to 5. MS Exchange only allows 3-5 failed attempts before formatting the cellular varying on your IT Manager. 10 times is plenty for the smudge detectives to gain access to your phone keypad code.

Though it's a 1:16 attempt, some may even get it before the 10th try.

Aug 18, 2010 8:02 AM in response to BeejNet

BeejNet wrote:
Don't think it's 'consecutive'. Think it's simply just a total of 10 failed attempts.


Thank about it for a second. You put in the wrong passcode 4 times and then you got in. The iphone will assume that you're the rightfully owner of the iphone since you knew the passcode. Why would they limited you for only 6 more time. if the iphone was stolen, then the thief wouldn't know your passcode. They only have 10 tries to guess your passcode.

I agree with the other poster. 10 might be to much. It just give the thief 5 more chances to guess the passcode. If someone cannot put in the correct passcode within 5 tries, then something is wrong. 🙂

Dec 27, 2012 2:54 PM in response to Iain MacDonald1

I agree with the 10 consecutive attempts, it's common sense and usual practice with his types of systems.


10 attempts before erasing the data is also logical. The last thing you want is to lose everything because a child playing with your iDevice accidentally locked the screen and start typing numbers. By the way, I can't understand why it's not sufficient and where does the 1:16 chance coming from when there are 9999 combinations.


I question the need for this utility however when the device can be disabled after many attempts.


Happy to be enlightened on any of the above.

Erase data after 10 failed passcode attempts...

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