Forgot Passcode + Reset Apple ID using other device to "try figuring" out passcode

You're going to just completely disable your phone. Follow the directions in this link to connect your iPhone to your computer to erase it, then set it up from your most recent backup --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Hey Shairah :),

I recently went through a similar saga. But there is hope lol. I was new to apple products as I’ve always been a Samsung android phone advocate. And lost access to my iCloud account info as well.

Two or maybe Three suggestions to try.

1) if you have access to a Mac device somewhere perhaps another phone or iPad or Mac check your passwords app to see if your saved Apple ID password is located there and write it down for safe keeping and to try and enter into the device your attempting to gain access to again.

2) if that password is not found or not up to date. You can use a Mac book or if you don’t have a Mac book use a windows computer using windows 10 or higher and download the app called apple devices. (I’m not sure if you need the “app” “apple devices” on a Mac or not as I don’t have a Mac computer yet. But once you have your device plugged in. You can update or restore the device to factory settings. It will also give you the option to transfer your data from iCloud or from another device that may contain the information you wish to restore.

• be aware. You’d need to have access to iCloud data via the web enabled on a device that you do have access to or have it previously enabled.

don’t get discouraged if this attempt fails a few times I had to try and update several times before I could successfully restore my phone.

3) if all this fails give apple support a call. And request an activation lock removal request. Be prepared to provide as much information about the apple account and device details as possible, phone number IMEI #, Apple ID and current or old Apple ID passwords.

I hope his helps

cheers

[Edited by Moderator]

Don’t put your Apple Account at risk.

Just reset your phone as described at 1st reply.

Ignore the 2nd reply (by nomad_vlad) entirely.

A Passcode is not saved on ANY device anywhere.

Apple doesn’t know it either.

It’s not even saved on the device which it “unlocks.”

And not to dump on you further, but the advice you offered, simply does NOT address the issue shairah has.

Shairah, please DO NOT follow the advice nomad_vlad provided. It won't help you at all. The link I provided details what needs to be done to solve the issue.

? Could you explain what’s off with my response? I don’t want to give bad info. The first link is also accurate

The OP had simply forgotten the device passcode.

Your reply never addressed that.

The rest of it was either irrelevant or technically inaccurate and would only create frustration.

So it’s incorrect to assume the password could be saved on another Apple device?

Ok. Good luck 👌

TY. 🫡

And to you as well!