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how do I unlock a locked iphone

I forgot my passcode for my iphone. How do I unlock it?

Posted on Nov 23, 2023 10:15 AM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2023 10:19 AM

If you forgot a passcode that you changed within the last 72 hours, see the following for instructions: Temporarily use your old passcode when you forget your new passcode on iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Otherwise, there is an Apple article that explains what to do if you have forgotten an iPhone or iPad passcode. Click on the following link: If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


If that is not an option, you will need to use a computer. See:

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

or

If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support



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Nov 23, 2023 10:19 AM in response to days17

If you forgot a passcode that you changed within the last 72 hours, see the following for instructions: Temporarily use your old passcode when you forget your new passcode on iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Otherwise, there is an Apple article that explains what to do if you have forgotten an iPhone or iPad passcode. Click on the following link: If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


If that is not an option, you will need to use a computer. See:

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support

or

If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support



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