How can I get my passcode that I forgot after removing my iCloud

I forgot my passcode after removing my iCloud from iPhone 7 few days after that I didn’t touch it and after I wanted to use it I can’t remember I tried so many passcodes trying to guess now the phone it’s saying unavailable

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 22, 2023 12:49 PM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2023 4:36 PM

Hi Stine90,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. For this error message, you will need to reset your iPhone. Since you are using iOS 15, you can reset it from your iPhone using the following guidance from If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support.


"If you're using an eSIM on iOS 16 or earlier, contact your carrier before trying these steps and ask for a QR code to set up your eSIM again.

  1. From your device's Lock Screen, try to enter your passcode until the "[Device] Unavailable" screen appears and your device asks you to try again later.
  2. When you're able to, tap the Forgot Passcode? option in the bottom corner of the screen.
  3. On the Security Lockout screen, tap Start [Device] Reset to confirm.
  4. Enter your Apple ID password to sign out of your Apple ID on your device.
  5. Tap Erase [Device] to permanently delete all of your data and settings. If you use an eSIM with iOS 17 or later, you can also choose to keep your eSIM and erase your data, or to delete your eSIM and erase your data.
  6. When your device restart, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device again, restore your data and setting from a backup, and set a new passcode.

If you can't follow these steps, you can use a computer to reset your device."


Take care.

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Sep 26, 2023 4:36 PM in response to Stine90

Hi Stine90,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. For this error message, you will need to reset your iPhone. Since you are using iOS 15, you can reset it from your iPhone using the following guidance from If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support.


"If you're using an eSIM on iOS 16 or earlier, contact your carrier before trying these steps and ask for a QR code to set up your eSIM again.

  1. From your device's Lock Screen, try to enter your passcode until the "[Device] Unavailable" screen appears and your device asks you to try again later.
  2. When you're able to, tap the Forgot Passcode? option in the bottom corner of the screen.
  3. On the Security Lockout screen, tap Start [Device] Reset to confirm.
  4. Enter your Apple ID password to sign out of your Apple ID on your device.
  5. Tap Erase [Device] to permanently delete all of your data and settings. If you use an eSIM with iOS 17 or later, you can also choose to keep your eSIM and erase your data, or to delete your eSIM and erase your data.
  6. When your device restart, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device again, restore your data and setting from a backup, and set a new passcode.

If you can't follow these steps, you can use a computer to reset your device."


Take care.

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