iPhone got locked and forgot the password? Here’s what you can do
Did your Apple iPhone get locked and cannot locate where you jotted down the password? Well, relax and don’t panic. We have a solution for you. Passwords help to protect your smartphones, apps, data and much more from unwanted access. You have an option to set a password for almost all the iPhones, Android devices and apps you use. But keeping the same password for everything is not advisable and neither is it safe. But also, remembering all the passwords can be a challenge. Hence, there can be instances when you forget the password to unlock your iPhone. If you are an iPhone user and it shows an incorrect passcode then you can know that there are ways in which you can unlock your iPhone. Check it out here.
According to Apple's support page, if you can't remember your passcode, you need to use a computer to put your iPhone in recovery mode. However, it is important to note that this process deletes your data and settings, including your passcode, but it also gives you access to set up your iPhone again. After you erase your iPhone, you can restore your data and settings from backup. And if you did not take the backup earlier, you can set up your iPhone as a new device and then download any data that you have in iCloud. Here is how to get your iPhone into recovery mode so you can erase it and set it up again.
Make sure that you have a computer (Mac or PC): If you are using a PC, make sure that it has 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 the computer. If you do not have a computer and you cannot borrow one, you need to go to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for help.
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