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My daughter accidentally locked my phone but I know my passcode how do I reset

my Daughter accidentally locked my phone and it doesnt give me a time to wait. I know my passcode. How do I unlock my phone?

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on May 18, 2023 6:29 PM

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Posted on May 18, 2023 6:35 PM

Unfortunately, you can't, once the phone is locked, you can't use your password to unlock it.

If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled or unavailable -


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 18, 2023 6:35 PM in response to Ugarte909

Unfortunately, you can't, once the phone is locked, you can't use your password to unlock it.

If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled or unavailable -


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


My daughter accidentally locked my phone but I know my passcode how do I reset

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