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Forgot my passcode and didn’t back up my phone, can I restore it without losing my pics and data?

Forgot my passcode and didn’t back up my phone, can I restore it without losing my pics and data?

iPhone 12

Posted on Jun 20, 2023 7:57 PM

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Posted on Jun 20, 2023 7:59 PM

Unfortunately no. Resetting your phone will wipe the phone clean.


If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled or unavailable -


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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Jun 20, 2023 7:59 PM in response to joell166

Unfortunately no. Resetting your phone will wipe the phone clean.


If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled or unavailable -


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


Forgot my passcode and didn’t back up my phone, can I restore it without losing my pics and data?

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