Forgot your iPhone passcode? Learn how to unlock your device, put it into recovery mode, and set it up again without having to go through the launcher. We just confirm that all the following steps will completely erase your iPhone data. There is no way to remove passcode from iPhone without losing data.
Remember that you can always restore your device with a backup saved to iCloud or on a device.
If you enter the wrong passcode on the iPhone lock screen multiple times, a message will appear saying that the iPhone is disabled. And if you still can’t remember the passcode when trying again, you will have to use a computer to put your iPhone into recovery mode.
How to restore iPhone?
The iPhone reactivation process requires a Mac or PC. If you are using a computer, make sure you have Windows 8 or later and that iTunes is installed.
You also need the cable that came with your iPhone or another compatible cable to connect your iPhone to your computer. If you do not have a computer available and cannot borrow it, visit the iServices Store for assistance.
Remember that this iPhone unlock process will erase all data and settings including the passcode allowing you to set it up again. After wiping iPhone, you can restore data and settings from backup. If you haven’t backed up your iPhone, you can set it up as a new device and then upload the data you have to iCloud.
Step by step to enter recovery mode
level 1
Turn off the equipment
- Disconnect the iPhone from the computer, if it is on.
- Turn off your iPhone using the method specific to your iPhone model:
Then on either model, just drag the slider to turn off the iPhone, then wait a minute to make sure it’s completely turned off.
The second step
How to put iPhone in recovery mode
The first step is to locate the button on the iPhone that allows you to activate the rescue mode. This button changes depending on your iPhone model.
Press and hold the appropriate iPhone button while the iPhone is instantly connected to your computer. Don’t let go of the button. Hold the button until you see the iPhone recovery mode screen and then release it. If you see the passcode screen, you need to turn off your iPhone and start over.
Step 3
How to restore iPhone
Locate the iPhone in Finder or iTunes on the computer it’s connected to. Select Restore when the Restore or Update options appear.
The computer downloads the software to the iPhone and starts the restore process. Wait for the process to complete. Disconnect the iPhone from your computer, then set up and use the iPhone.
If the download takes more than 15 minutes and the device exits the recovery mode screen, let the download complete, then turn off the iPhone and start over.
If you can’t perform any of these steps and you’re still being asked to enter a passcode for how to unlock your iPhone, or if you need more help, see an authorized technician to fix the problem.
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