My mom’s iPhone will not let her sign in anymore

We have not had issues until this week and it will not let her swipe to get in. It is asking for a passcode and I am not sure if one was ever set up


It is asking for a passcode and she does not have a passcode. She was always able to swipe and now she cannot swipe or sign-in at all.


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iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 21, 2023 5:48 PM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2023 6:39 PM

Not possible to set up "swipe" without first setting up a passcode.


If the passcode is unknown, you will have to erase / reset the phone and set it up again with a new passcode.


If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


You can then use a recent backup to restore the phone, so it will look it did before disaster struck.


Might be a good idea to write down the new passcode and keep it in a safe place......even if everyone is sure that it will never be forgotten.


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Nov 21, 2023 6:39 PM in response to MOPARE

Not possible to set up "swipe" without first setting up a passcode.


If the passcode is unknown, you will have to erase / reset the phone and set it up again with a new passcode.


If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


You can then use a recent backup to restore the phone, so it will look it did before disaster struck.


Might be a good idea to write down the new passcode and keep it in a safe place......even if everyone is sure that it will never be forgotten.


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