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I don't want to loose anything on the phone

I lost my password but I dont want to restore my phone and loose everything in it. where can I go? I know my Apple ID and password just not to the phone




iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 29, 2023 10:50 AM

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Posted on Jun 29, 2023 10:55 AM

There is no way around it. You will have to reset your phone which will wipe your data. Hopefully you made backups to restore from.


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 29, 2023 10:55 AM in response to kpike2023

There is no way around it. You will have to reset your phone which will wipe your data. Hopefully you made backups to restore from.


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


I don't want to loose anything on the phone

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