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I have been locked out of my iphone because of several password trying, apart from flashing the phone is there any other means of gaining access to my phone.

My phone became unavailable because wrong password was entered severally, what can do to reset password instead of flashing the phone because i didn't backup some of my things.most especially my bank app.

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 13, 2023 8:04 AM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2023 8:13 AM

The only way to unlock your iPhone is

To unlock your iPhone, follow the steps described in the Apple article:

(< iOS 15.2) -> If you forgot your iPhone passcode

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

 

(iOS 15.2 and newer) you don’t need to have a computer -> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen

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


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Sep 13, 2023 8:13 AM in response to okechukwumba

The only way to unlock your iPhone is

To unlock your iPhone, follow the steps described in the Apple article:

(< iOS 15.2) -> If you forgot your iPhone passcode

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

 

(iOS 15.2 and newer) you don’t need to have a computer -> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen

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


I have been locked out of my iphone because of several password trying, apart from flashing the phone is there any other means of gaining access to my phone.

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