How to recover a locked iPhone and regain access to iCloud

my other iPhone was locked and I couldn’t remember the passcode so I decided to format the phone so I can log in to the iCloud account but again the password was wrong so I provided the mobile number that was connected to the iCloud to get the code and start recovery why you guys keep giving me extra days to wait , wait for what??????


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iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Apr 28, 2024 10:03 PM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2024 10:30 PM

baraa230 Said:

"How to recover a locked iPhone and regain access to iCloud: my other iPhone was locked and I couldn’t remember the passcode so I decided to format the phone so I can log in to the iCloud account but again the password was wrong so I provided the mobile number that was connected to the iCloud to get the code and start recovery why you guys keep giving me extra days to wait , wait for what??????"

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No one here is limiting your time. This is a feature of the iOS. And these are just user-to-user forums. No one here has access to your account info, and that is a good thing, BTW.


Accessing a Locked iPhone Outside the Time Allotted:

You can't. Wait the the time remaining --like it or not. If you don't, and you keep fiddling with it, then you may be locked out for good. So, let it sit, and then get to a computer after this allotted time has ended: If you Forgot your iPhone Passcode -Apple Support

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Apr 28, 2024 10:30 PM in response to baraa230

baraa230 Said:

"How to recover a locked iPhone and regain access to iCloud: my other iPhone was locked and I couldn’t remember the passcode so I decided to format the phone so I can log in to the iCloud account but again the password was wrong so I provided the mobile number that was connected to the iCloud to get the code and start recovery why you guys keep giving me extra days to wait , wait for what??????"

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No one here is limiting your time. This is a feature of the iOS. And these are just user-to-user forums. No one here has access to your account info, and that is a good thing, BTW.


Accessing a Locked iPhone Outside the Time Allotted:

You can't. Wait the the time remaining --like it or not. If you don't, and you keep fiddling with it, then you may be locked out for good. So, let it sit, and then get to a computer after this allotted time has ended: If you Forgot your iPhone Passcode -Apple Support

Apr 29, 2024 8:34 AM in response to baraa230

If the code already was sent what should I wait for ?

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Contact Apple Support.

If is comes to it, you’d have to take it in for service. To do so, set up a Genius Bar Appointment at your local Apple Store. There your account will be evaluated, and you’ll be assisted with getting it unlocked.


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