Don't worry, Boris – here's how to reset your iPhone password if you forget it

TechPhonesiPhonesDon’t worry, Boris – here’s how to reset your iPhone password if you forget itForgetting your passcode isn’t the end of the world – in a few steps, you can have your device restoredWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

Forgetting your passcode isn’t the end of the world – in a few steps, you can have your device restored

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While having a passcode on youriPhoneis really handy for security, it can pose issues. Namely, if you forget what that passcode is. You’ll be locked out of the device, with disabled periods lasting longer and longer as you input the incorrect code.

Fortunately, there is a solution. In a few simple steps, you’ll be able to recover your device and set it up as new – hopefully with a more memorable passcode, this time. There is a caveat, though. You’ll need to have a backup of the data on your device to re-install, as the process does delete everything on the device. That’s the issue which Johnson and his team have reportedly been grappling with.

How to reset your iPhone when you’ve forgotten the passcode

The first thing you’ll need is alaptoporMacBookwith iTunes installed. If you’re using a Windows device, you’ll also want to ensure it’s running Windows 10 or later. You’ll also need a cable to connect your phone to the computer you’re using. If you don’t have access to an appropriate device, you’ll need to take your handset to anAppleStore.

Once you’ve got everything you need, you’ll need to turn off your phone. Once you’ve pulled the slider to turn it off, Apple recommend giving it a moment to ensure it’s totally finished that process.

Next, you’ll need to put the device in Recovery Mode. To do that, you’ll need to find the appropriate button. On modern handsets – anything from theiPhone 8through to the currentiPhone 14generation – that’s the power button found on the right-hand side of the device.

If you’re still using an older device, it’s a different button.iPhone 7series devices use the volume down button, while the first generationiPhone SEand earlier use the home button. Check out this guide on theApple websitewhich will give you more information on the right button for your handset.

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Once located, you’ll need to hold down that button, while simultaneously plugging the device into the computer. It’s important that you don’t let go of the button during this, too. Keep holding the button down until you see the Recovery screen, pictured below.

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The recovery screen on an iPhone, against a white background

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Once you’ve done that, head into iTunes on the connected computer and locate your device in the finder. Once selected, you should see a pop-up window with options to Update or Restore. Hit Restore and the process should start.

Software should download on your computer, which then transfers onto thephone. Once completed, the device should restart and show a setup screen. From there, you can reconfigure the device as you would with a new one.

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