I forgot my iPhone passcode... what do I do?

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Help! I can't remember my passcode.

 

[HankAZ]

Help! I can't remember my passcode.

There are only 9999 options to try, unless, of course, you have it set to wipe after 10 unsuccessful attempts.

If you have a good (recent) backup, put the phone in DFU mode and restore the device. Without knowing the passcode, that’s the only way.


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