Passcode to unlock phone
I can’t put in my passcode because of a dead spot on my phone what can I do to unlock it to transfer everything to my new phone
iPhone XR, iOS 16
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Do you have your data stored in an iCloud backup? You could restore your new phone to an iCloud backup. Otherwise there is no way to enter the iPhone without a passcode (unless you had it set up for FaceID or TouchID ahead of time). You can reset a phone if you cannot enter a passcode but that involves erasing the phone which means no data to transfer.
This support article has instructions on how to restore an iPhone or iPad from an iCloud backup -->
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support