ive forgot my passcode and havent set up recovery details

im trying to reset my grandaughters phone, she changed her passcode and cant remember it ?

ive logged onto my apple id to put it into recovery mode but i havent set up a recovery method.

Shall i just pay someone to reset it ?


iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 4, 2024 6:59 AM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2024 7:04 AM

There is no need to pay anyone to reset it, you can do this yourself.

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 a iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro 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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Sep 4, 2024 7:04 AM in response to Karenandgrandchildren

There is no need to pay anyone to reset it, you can do this yourself.

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 a iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro 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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