is there a default password for an iphone which has been reset?

Is there a default password for an iphone? I removed a phone but now have it back. No password was set in between. It now asks for a six digit password. earlier I had only a four digit password

iPhone 5, iOS 9, not sure of IOS as I can't use phon

Posted on Feb 4, 2016 7:57 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2016 7:44 AM

Hi shahidul1,


When you say you, "removed a phone but now have it back" it sounds like it was lost but recovered. Before it was lost it had a 4 digit passcode on it, but now is is asking for six digits.


No, there is no default passcode on the iPhone. It is setup by the user.


If you are using Two-factor authentication however it will want a six-digit code.

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


iOS 9 also defaults to a six-digit passcode.

See Use a passcode with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


If you can't use your passcode, please see this article

If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support


If it's an issue with activation lock, then see

Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support


Best regards.

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Feb 6, 2016 7:44 AM in response to shahidul1

Hi shahidul1,


When you say you, "removed a phone but now have it back" it sounds like it was lost but recovered. Before it was lost it had a 4 digit passcode on it, but now is is asking for six digits.


No, there is no default passcode on the iPhone. It is setup by the user.


If you are using Two-factor authentication however it will want a six-digit code.

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


iOS 9 also defaults to a six-digit passcode.

See Use a passcode with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


If you can't use your passcode, please see this article

If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support


If it's an issue with activation lock, then see

Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support


Best regards.

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