How to unlock my iPhone 5 after forgetting the password?

My iphone 5 password i forgot it after I'm trying to unlock after locked my phone now how to i unlock my phone

Posted on Feb 1, 2026 12:16 AM

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Feb 1, 2026 2:25 AM in response to ashina256

That screen does not show the phone asking for the password. It appears to be offering you the chance to set up the "iPhone 5" using Quick Start.


Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


You do not have to use Quick Start – it's just a way of making it easier to upgrade from one compatiblei iPhone (or iPad) to another, so you don't have to set everything up from scratch.


According to what I'm reading, Quick Start requires at least iOS 11. None of the "iPhone 5" models except for the iPhone 5s can update past iOS 10. So is what you have there really an iPhone 5s?

How to unlock my iPhone 5 after forgetting the password?

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