Forgot Apple ID when it says rescue device option

I have an iPhone X that I cannot remember my Apple ID and on when I go to reset erase device restart on the iPhone available screen so he gave me after the rest of ice and start all over but I can’t remember my Apple ID password to erase advice what should I do?

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 16, 2023 1:23 AM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2023 2:12 AM

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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Have you forgotten your Apple ID?, Check your Apple ID via your email box, see this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID

If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support                  

 

OR see -> Having trouble signing in?

https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid


See -> If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud

If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud - Apple Support

 

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Have you forgotten your Apple ID password? -> See this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID password

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

 

Then see this Apple article: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password

What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support

 


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 16, 2023 2:12 AM in response to KeithM87

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


-----


Have you forgotten your Apple ID?, Check your Apple ID via your email box, see this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID

If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support                  

 

OR see -> Having trouble signing in?

https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid


See -> If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud

If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud - Apple Support

 

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Have you forgotten your Apple ID password? -> See this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID password

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

 

Then see this Apple article: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password

What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support

 


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