iPhone lockout
My phone recently locked me out for an unknown reason and it isn't recognizing my passcode. If I select the "erase iPhone" option will I lose everything on my device?
iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16
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My phone recently locked me out for an unknown reason and it isn't recognizing my passcode. If I select the "erase iPhone" option will I lose everything on my device?
iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16
Yes, you will lose everything on the phone. Hopefully, you made a backup you can 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
Yes, you will lose everything on the phone. Hopefully, you made a backup you can 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
iPhone lockout