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How to unlock iPhone if you forgot your passcode?

I forgot my passcode . How do I retrieve it ?


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iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 13, 2023 6:52 PM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2023 6:54 PM

You can't retrieve it, you will have to reset your phone.


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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Jul 13, 2023 6:54 PM in response to KSP56

You can't retrieve it, you will have to reset your phone.


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



Jul 13, 2023 6:57 PM in response to KSP56

It is up to you to remember your passcode, or write it down in case you forget. Now unfortunately, you must reset your phone and restore it from a recent backup.


f your iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or higher........you can use the instructions linked just below:


How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support


If your iPhone is not running iOS 15.2 or higher........please use the instructions linked below, but note that you must use a PC or Mac.


If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


If you have a backup of the phone, you can use the backup to restore the data on the phone during the new setup.





May 17, 2024 4:41 AM in response to Labud_69

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 a iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro 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, use your Mac or PC to reset it - Apple Support


How to unlock iPhone if you forgot your passcode?

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