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azgb9 Author

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passcode locked outds of iphone

somehow my iphone was locked out, can I restore and not lose my information or without restoring?

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 11:11 AM

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Bob Timmons

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Posted on Sep 18, 2024 11:19 AM

You will need to reset the phone and set up a new passcode, which will erase the data on the phone in the process.

But, you can restore the data back to your phone during the new setup from your backup of the phone. Here I am assuming that the data on your phone was important enough to back up.

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

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

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