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How to unlock my old iPhone without losing the photos?

Hi Everyone,

I have an old IPhone 6 containing many memorable photos which I did not backup. How can I unlock the phone without losing the photos?

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Posted on Oct 16, 2023 11:15 PM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2023 11:23 PM

Sorry, not possible.

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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Oct 16, 2023 11:23 PM in response to lise232

Sorry, not possible.

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 18, 2024 10:50 AM in response to Kurtosis12

We have this issue with a 1st gen iPad. My wife is original and only owner, and seems like that can be verified by Apple based on serial number and AppleID.

There’s no way to unlock it?

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Jul 18, 2024 11:11 AM in response to wgordon

No. There is no way to bypass a forgotten or incorrectly entered Lock Screen passcode that has resulted in the device bing disabled or unavailable.

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