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How do I go by setting up a passcode so I can get the software update on my iPhone? I enter the passcode that I use on my iPad. But when I enter it on my iPhone it says failed attempt. How can I set up a different passcode for my iPhone? I

How do I set up a passcode on my iPhone to get software updates?

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 12, 2021 7:29 PM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2021 8:07 PM

1gk699 Said:

"How do I go by setting up a passcode so I can get the software update on my iPhone? I enter the passcode that I use on my iPad. But when I enter it on my iPhone it says failed attempt. How can I set up a different passcode for my iPhone? I: How do I set up a passcode on my iPhone to get software updates?"

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It cannot be different.


So, Hold it Right There!

Enter the passcode incorrectly too many times, and you'd likely be locked out for good. So, hold it right there, and refer to this link: If you Forgot the Passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is Disabled - Apple Support. It would be the one you've always entered. If you do not know it, then look for it in a location you may have stored it in.


No Success?

Contact Apple support:

If you cannot get the above link to work, then contact Apple Support.

Apple Contact Info:

Why the Wait:

Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)

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Dec 12, 2021 8:07 PM in response to 1gk699

1gk699 Said:

"How do I go by setting up a passcode so I can get the software update on my iPhone? I enter the passcode that I use on my iPad. But when I enter it on my iPhone it says failed attempt. How can I set up a different passcode for my iPhone? I: How do I set up a passcode on my iPhone to get software updates?"

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It cannot be different.


So, Hold it Right There!

Enter the passcode incorrectly too many times, and you'd likely be locked out for good. So, hold it right there, and refer to this link: If you Forgot the Passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is Disabled - Apple Support. It would be the one you've always entered. If you do not know it, then look for it in a location you may have stored it in.


No Success?

Contact Apple support:

If you cannot get the above link to work, then contact Apple Support.

Apple Contact Info:

Why the Wait:

Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)

How do I go by setting up a passcode so I can get the software update on my iPhone? I enter the passcode that I use on my iPad. But when I enter it on my iPhone it says failed attempt. How can I set up a different passcode for my iPhone? I

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