If you forgot your old passcode is there a way to get it back to keep end to end encrypted data

So I forgot my passcode and erased my iPhone. Now I need my old passcode to get my end to end encrypted data I don’t want to loose is there anyway to retrieve that old passcode?

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 25, 2023 12:33 PM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2023 12:40 PM

No unfortunately not, if you don't have it(the passcode) or the data saved locally anywhere.


The encryption is tied to the passcode.


See:

iCloud data security overview - Apple Support





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