Can I unlock my iPhone using my iPad?

I have forgotten my iPhone pin and now I am locked out for 8 hours, can I use my iPad to unlock my phone ? If so , how? Thank you, any help appreciated.

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15

Posted on Oct 20, 2023 12:33 AM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2023 1:23 AM

Sorry, but you can't unlock an iPhone by using your iPad.

You will have to erase your iPhone.


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

How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support


For older iOS versions follow this one, to erase it, using your computer:

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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Oct 20, 2023 1:23 AM in response to Blackbird_358

Sorry, but you can't unlock an iPhone by using your iPad.

You will have to erase your iPhone.


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

How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support


For older iOS versions follow this one, to erase it, using your computer:

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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