A passcode is a security feature that protects your iPhone from unauthorized access.
However, unlocking your equipment can be challenging if you forget it.
First, you have to wait for 1 minute.
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The next time you try, this will be 5 minutes.
Trying further is not recommended because the rig will be unavailable for longer.
Instead, the only option left is to use your PC to erase your iPhone.
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This resets a passcode.
After that, you could restore your data and options from a backup.
So heres how it works.
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Ensuring the cable is in good working condition is also important to avoid interruptions.
If you first connect your locked iPhone to your box, iTunes will prompt you to enter a passcode.
But you wont be able to do so if you dont remember it.
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Thats why you must shut down your iPhone and put it into recovery mode.
This will ensure that all background processes are terminated and the unit is ready for subsequent use.
Put iPhone in recovery mode
Now its time to put your iPhone in recovery mode.
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Restore iPhone
Find your iPhone in the Finder or iTunes on the computer it connects to.
press the phone icon, as shown in the screenshot below.
iTunes should show the iPhone as the one that has an issue.
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A pop-up window will prompt you to Update or Restore your gear.
SelectRestorebecause it resets all your iPhone prefs, including the passcode.
After that, iTunes should download the iPhone software and begin the restore process.
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Once complete, you’re able to restore your iPhone from the iTunes backup.
However, if you dont have a backup, you wont be able to recover any data.
But on the other hand, its a problem if you dont want to remember a complicated combination.
In this case, the easiest way is to disable it altogether.
