Unable to access iPhone 12 after factory reset

After doing a factory reset on my iPhone 12 I cannot get it to open and back up after it turns on and says hello. My old password doesn’t work and I don’t have another password. Is there one out there that will work?



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Original Title: iPhone 12

Posted on Oct 26, 2025 1:16 AM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2025 1:50 AM

Is there one out there that will work?


No, there is no universal password to unlock your iPhone.


If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled or unavailable -


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

If you see an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


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Oct 26, 2025 1:50 AM in response to DozerChevy513

Is there one out there that will work?


No, there is no universal password to unlock your iPhone.


If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled or unavailable -


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

If you see an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support


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