is there another way other than having to restore your phone to unlock your phone if your password isn't working?

I recently changed my password and my phone is not recognizing my new password. Is there anther way to unlock my other than having to restore or delete my data?

Posted on Apr 13, 2023 7:52 PM

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Posted on Apr 13, 2023 8:02 PM

Hello j80starr!


Please follow the instructions in this Support Article: If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support.


As mentioned in the article, you have to to get your iPhone into recovery mode, so you can erase it and set it up again using iCloud.


I hope this is helpful. Good Luck!


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