I forgot the lock code to my iPhone. How can i reset it without losing 2 weeks worth of un backed up data

I forgot the lock code to my iPhone. How can i reset it without losing 2 weeks worth of un backed up data

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 23, 2023 07:05 AM

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Posted on Jun 23, 2023 07:07 AM

You can’t. Once the phone is disabled you can only restore it to factory settings. For next time consider enabling automatic nightly backups; then this can’t happen again→How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud - Apple Support


If your device has iOS 15.2 or later installed, you can reset it without a computer; check out this link→How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support. Otherwise you will need a computer:

See this Apple support link→If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Or watch this companion video ⬇️



After restoring the phone using one of the methods above you can restore your most recent backup.

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Jun 23, 2023 07:07 AM in response to Backwood-Waters

You can’t. Once the phone is disabled you can only restore it to factory settings. For next time consider enabling automatic nightly backups; then this can’t happen again→How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud - Apple Support


If your device has iOS 15.2 or later installed, you can reset it without a computer; check out this link→How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support. Otherwise you will need a computer:

See this Apple support link→If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Or watch this companion video ⬇️



After restoring the phone using one of the methods above you can restore your most recent backup.

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