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my kiddo locked me out of my phone is there any way to change the password or code without factory resetting and if I do the reset will I loose everything

iPhone 12

Posted on May 2, 2023 08:59 PM

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Posted on May 2, 2023 09:03 PM

Unfortunately no, resetting it will wipe all data from the phone. There is no way of resetting the password without erasing the phone. If you made backups, you can restore your data from them.


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

How to remove your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch passcode without a computer - Apple Support


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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May 2, 2023 09:03 PM in response to ZanderMadox

Unfortunately no, resetting it will wipe all data from the phone. There is no way of resetting the password without erasing the phone. If you made backups, you can restore your data from them.


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode without a computer if you have iOS 15.2 or higher.

How to remove your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch passcode without a computer - Apple Support


Click on the link for instructions on how to reset your passcode using a computer.

If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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