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Apple is known for its dedication to privacy; which is one of the main reasons why many loyal customers couldn't imagine giving up their iPhone or other Apple devices. Many of us are so accustomed to trust on facial recognition or our fingerprint to unlock our iPhones that we completely forgot the password we created, so in this guide we explain how how to reset your iPhone password.
We can try to guess and hope to get lucky…. But enter the wrong password six times and your iPhone will be disabled. And through Apple's immense dedication to privacy, you will be unable to access your own account, and that can be very annoying.
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We understand how frustrating this can be – which is why our team has put together another guide on what to do if you forget your iPhone password.
Good news and bad news
Therefore, we have good and bad news.
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A good news is that you can reset your password quite easily.
A bad news is, you can lose all your data.
If you have backed up your phone recently, don't worry.
You can simply restore your phone after it is reset to factory settings.
However, if some time has passed since your last restore, you may lose your data. To reset your password, you must "to switch off" your iPhone.
Erase your iPhone is what removes your old password so that it can be reset.
If you know you've backed up your iPhone recently or are ok with the possibility of losing your data, follow the guide below. We will teach you step by step how to reset your iPhone password, no matter what model you are using.
How to reset password on iPhone X, SE, 8 and 8 plus (or later):
- Press and hold the button On off and the button Turn up the volume.
- Swipe the button on the screen that appears to turn off the phone.
- Now, while press and hold the On/Off button, connect your iPhone to the computer using the adapter cable. A screen “Recovery Mode” should appear.
- Reset your password and that's it!
How to reset password on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:
- Press and hold the button On off and the button Turn up the volume.
- Swipe the button on the screen that appears to turn off the phone.
- Now, while Press and hold the Volume Down button, connect iPhone to computer using the adapter cable. A screen “Recovery Mode” should appear.
- Then reset your password.
How to reset password on iPhone 6, SE and earlier:
- Press and hold the button On off.
- Swipe or slide the bar that appears on the screen to turn off the phone.
- Now, while holding down the “Home” button“, connect your iPhone to the computer using the adapter cable. A screen “Recovery Mode” should appear.
- Finally, reset your password.
How to restore your iPhone data and settings:
- If you've already backed up your iPhone, just open Finder and locate your iPhone in the menu.
- Select the button "To restore" and your data will start downloading.
- Once this step is complete, you can finish setting up your iPhone by following the on-screen instructions.
A tip from our team – when resetting your password, try to make it something you know and only you will never forget, it is not an easy combination for others to try. We recommend staying away from known birthdays, anniversaries, addresses, etc.
Apple's unique privacy features can be a blessing and a curse at times. So much of our lives live on our iPhone, which is why it's so important that your security measures are so strict. But these strict privacy measures can be a headache when you're on the other end and trying to access your own data.
We hope this guide helped you reset your iPhone password and restore it successfully! As always, if you need expert help, feel free to bring your device in for a free on-site diagnosis at one of the myPhoneup approved assistance.
