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How can I remove Passcode on my iPhone 12?

I need to remove my passcode its ******* me off and it makes me mad


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iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 27, 2024 5:38 PM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2024 5:46 PM

To remove a passcode from an iPhone, you can do the following: 


  1. Go to Settings
  2. Tap Face ID & Passcode if your iPhone has Face ID, or Touch ID & Passcode if your iPhone has a Home button
  3. Tap Turn Passcode Off
  4. Enter your passcode
  5. Enter your Apple ID password
  6. Tap Turn Off in the top right corner
  7. Enter your passcode again to confirm


But....before you do this....please understand that now, anyone who picks up your phone will have complete access to your personal data on the phone and they will also be able to lock you out of your own phone.



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Dec 27, 2024 5:46 PM in response to Tonya0207

To remove a passcode from an iPhone, you can do the following: 


  1. Go to Settings
  2. Tap Face ID & Passcode if your iPhone has Face ID, or Touch ID & Passcode if your iPhone has a Home button
  3. Tap Turn Passcode Off
  4. Enter your passcode
  5. Enter your Apple ID password
  6. Tap Turn Off in the top right corner
  7. Enter your passcode again to confirm


But....before you do this....please understand that now, anyone who picks up your phone will have complete access to your personal data on the phone and they will also be able to lock you out of your own phone.



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