How do I reset forgotten passcode on my disabled iPhone?

Right after changing my passcode, I forgot what I changed it to. Now it says disabled. I have very important data on my device, and it just has an option for reset. What do I do?

No option for previous passcode.




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Original Title: Just after changing passcode I forgot my passcode now it shows disabled.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Jul 6, 2025 10:42 AM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2025 10:45 AM

Once your device is disabled, you have to erase it using a computer, by following the directions in this link --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


If you haven't been backing up your data, it's too late now. Backups must happen before something goes wrong. If you have backed up your data, you'll be able to restore it after you erase your iPhone and get back in to set it up again.

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Jul 6, 2025 11:57 AM in response to swornima48

swornima48 wrote:

I don't have a backup. All those photos, my documents, my papers, my grade sheets, and everything are in that device. Isn't there any option for me to get the type of previous passcode option? I've remembered and still remember every previous passcode. I just forgot this one.
Can't the Apple support staffs or anyone in the big post help me out. Its killing me.

It’s starting to look like you will lose it all then. Sorry

Jul 6, 2025 12:37 PM in response to swornima48

And now I am trying to log in iCloud ID, it says incorrect. What has come to me? I know that is the correct password, but it still says incorrect. I have an email and a Number that I used to create that ID. But even with that, I'm unable to recover. It asks for that long code. which I saved in the same iPhone. What can I do? Is it hinting at me not to use phones? I guess I'm the unluckiest person today.

Jul 6, 2025 1:27 PM in response to swornima48

swornima48 wrote:

And now I ** trying to log in iCloud ID, it says incorrect. What has come to me? I know that is the correct password, but it still says incorrect.


If you are logging in with Safari, on a Mac, Safari may offer to let you sign in using the password for your Mac's local user account. (Assuming that your Mac is associated with your Apple Account.). In that case, you would enter that password, rather than your Apple ID password.



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