Passwords are meant to protect your smartphones, apps, data and much more. All the iPhones and android phones now-a-days have different locking functionalities. This includes face unlock, fingerprint impression or even a simple password. Even if you do keep a biometric unlock system, you still need to have a password or passcode for your phone. But what will happen if you forget the password or passcode? If you are an iPhone user and it shows an incorrect passcode then it is time to worry, but not too much. Because, you see, there are others ways in which you can unlock and iPhone. Do remember that it will require extreme measures. Check it out here.
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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, giving 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
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