How do I reset my password without connecting my phone to the computer

I had spent some time without using my phone and when I decided to resume using it, I had forgotten the password

iPhone XS Max, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 19, 2023 11:41 PM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2023 12:24 AM

Since your iPhone has iOS 15.2 or later installed, follow the steps in this article:

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


But there is no way around erasing the iPhone and setting it up again from the latest backup, to get your data back.


In case your iPhone can't connect to Wi-Fi or a cellular network, you will have to use the computer::

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

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Oct 20, 2023 12:24 AM in response to Luinda

Since your iPhone has iOS 15.2 or later installed, follow the steps in this article:

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


But there is no way around erasing the iPhone and setting it up again from the latest backup, to get your data back.


In case your iPhone can't connect to Wi-Fi or a cellular network, you will have to use the computer::

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

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