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Iphone XS Max Forgotten Passcode and Apple ID Password

I have a broken Iphone XS Max which I bought from my friend back in Turkey before she moved to Canada by seeking asylum. I forgot to ask her the passcode before she moved out and now I don't have any means to reach her out because she has deleted all her social media profiles and broke her SIM. Neither do I remember its passcode nor do I remember its Apple ID's password. After getting it repaired, I tried a few passcode combinations but now it has become unavailable for 1 hour meaning that I have gotten only one attempt left before it gets disabled. If I reset/reinstall firmware in this state. Would I get a chance to renter passcode afterwards or would it get disabled permamently?

iPhone XS Max

Posted on Mar 30, 2024 9:31 AM

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