Unable to unlock iPhone with old password after updating to iOS 26

a lot of people have the chance to unlock their phone with their old password and I do not have that option! I installed the iOS 26 as well...


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Original Title: i just changed my password and forget it so my phone got locked and i am not happing the option to use my old password even tho that i installed the las

Posted on Oct 2, 2025 5:26 PM

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Posted on Oct 2, 2025 5:34 PM

you only have 72 hours to be able to use your old Passcode if you forgot your new passcode. Have you followed the directions here --> Temporarily use your old passcode when you forget your new passcode on iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


It this doesn't work, you'll need to erase your iPhone using the directions in this link --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


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Oct 2, 2025 5:34 PM in response to Roxanaaaaa

you only have 72 hours to be able to use your old Passcode if you forgot your new passcode. Have you followed the directions here --> Temporarily use your old passcode when you forget your new passcode on iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


It this doesn't work, you'll need to erase your iPhone using the directions in this link --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


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