No passcode or password help

Hi, my son has been locked out of his iPhone 16, he can’t remember his passcode and his Apple password. He has an iPad linked to his account and the number on his account is mine we have tried everything even account recovery but no luck. What can I do thanks

iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 22, 2026 11:13 PM

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Sep 23, 2026 1:03 AM in response to Kellie-84

Did you follow the steps mentioned in this related article to reset the Apple Account password?

If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support


The code for the Lock Screen can be reset directly on the device:

If you forgot your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro passcode, reset your device without a computer - Apple Support


And the Account Recovery process is described here:

How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple Account password - Apple Support


No passcode or password help

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