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restored iPhone 7, need new passcode. how do I get this?

Posted on Oct 31, 2018 1:25 PM

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Posted on Oct 31, 2018 3:16 PM

If you have restored it and it is asking for a screen unlock passcode just create one. If it is asking for a passcode to unlock Activation Lock you will need the Apple ID and passcode that were used to enable Find my iPhone before it was restored. And if they are not your Apple ID and passcode you will have to contact the person whose they are.

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Oct 31, 2018 3:16 PM in response to ftoth1946

If you have restored it and it is asking for a screen unlock passcode just create one. If it is asking for a passcode to unlock Activation Lock you will need the Apple ID and passcode that were used to enable Find my iPhone before it was restored. And if they are not your Apple ID and passcode you will have to contact the person whose they are.

Oct 31, 2018 1:28 PM in response to ftoth1946

Forget Passcode or Restore Device


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

How to erase your iOS device & then set it up as a new device or restore it from backups


If the above doesnt work for you, then:


Follow these steps to place your iOS device into recovery mode. If your iOS device is already in recovery mode, you can proceed immediately to step 6.

1. Disconnect the USB cable from the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and leave

one end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.

2. Turn off the device: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds

until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for the device to turn off.


* If you cannot turn off the device using the slider, press and hold the

Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time. When the device turns off,

release the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons.


3. While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to the

device. The device should turn on. Note: If you see the battery charge warning,

let the device charge for at least ten minutes, and then start with step 2 again.

4. Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen.

When this screen appears you can release the Home button:

5. If necessary, open iTunes. You should see the following "recovery mode" alert:

6. Use iTunes to restore the device.


If you don't see the "Connect to iTunes" screen, try these steps again. If you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen but the device does not appear in iTunes, see this article and its related links.


If all fails then make an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar for service. If you need to find an Apple Store - Find a Store - Apple. If you did not purchase it from Apple then you will need to look to the vendor for service.

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