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I am trying to unlock my phone cant remember my passcode and it does not give me an option to restore

I am trying to unlock my phone cant remember my passcode and it does not give me an option to restore

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Mar 18, 2024 7:32 AM

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Posted on Mar 18, 2024 7:36 AM

If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled or unavailable -


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

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


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode, use your Mac or PC to reset it - Apple Support


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Mar 18, 2024 7:36 AM in response to chrell16

If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled or unavailable -


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

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


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode, use your Mac or PC to reset it - Apple Support


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I am trying to unlock my phone cant remember my passcode and it does not give me an option to restore

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