iPhone is locked by access guided, what to do?

The phone locked by access guided and we try the password many times can’t able to unlock


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iPhone 8, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 27, 2023 1:46 PM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2023 2:00 PM

The Guided Access passcode can be different than your device passcode. Entering your device passcode will not work if a different passcode was used when starting Guided Access. You can try this:


  • Force restart the iPhone. This will take a couple of attempts to get the speed and sequence correct. The last step of holding the side button until the Apple Logo appears could take up to 30 seconds.

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

  • After restart, enter your device passcode like usual.
  • Go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access > Passcode Settings, to remove the passcode or allow Touch ID.


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Dec 27, 2023 2:00 PM in response to Oso_2012

The Guided Access passcode can be different than your device passcode. Entering your device passcode will not work if a different passcode was used when starting Guided Access. You can try this:


  • Force restart the iPhone. This will take a couple of attempts to get the speed and sequence correct. The last step of holding the side button until the Apple Logo appears could take up to 30 seconds.

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

  • After restart, enter your device passcode like usual.
  • Go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access > Passcode Settings, to remove the passcode or allow Touch ID.


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