I forgot my password to my iPhone

How can I reset my password on my phone


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iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 10, 2023 3:38 PM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2023 3:56 PM

There is absolutely no record of a device’s passcode and no work-around or remote recovery.


If you can’t remember it, your ONLY alternative is to reset (erase) the device and restore it from a backup.


If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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Feb 10, 2023 3:56 PM in response to Lenz20

There is absolutely no record of a device’s passcode and no work-around or remote recovery.


If you can’t remember it, your ONLY alternative is to reset (erase) the device and restore it from a backup.


If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


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Feb 10, 2023 7:43 PM in response to Lenz20

If you forgot your passcode and are unable to unlock your iPhone, you can erase it to remove the passcode lock and restore it from a backup.


For a complete step-by-step guide, click here.


Need more help?


Click ▶︎ iPhone User Guide. 📖

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