Forgot your iPhone passcode? Don’t worry, there are ways to reset your iPhone passcode without needing the original passcode. Follow the step-by-step guide below to regain access to your device.
Method 1: Using iTunes
- Connect your iPhone to the computer
- Put your iPhone into Recovery Mode
- Restore your iPhone
Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to a computer that you have previously synced with. Launch iTunes if it doesn’t open automatically.
For iPhone 8 and later models: Press and release the Volume Up button, then press and release the Volume Down button. Hold down the Side button until the Recovery Mode screen appears.
In iTunes, click on your iPhone when it appears and select “Restore”. This will erase all data on your iPhone, including the passcode. After the restore process is complete, you can set up your iPhone as a new device.
Method 2: Using iCloud
- Sign in to iCloud
- Access Find My iPhone
- Erase your iPhone
- Set up your iPhone
Go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Click on “All Devices” and select your iPhone from the list of devices linked to your account.
In the device’s info window, click on “Erase iPhone” to remotely erase all data on your device, including the passcode.
After the erase is complete, set up your iPhone as a new device without the need for a passcode.
Method 3: Using Recovery Mode
- Put your iPhone into Recovery Mode
- Restore your iPhone
- Set up your iPhone
For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Volume Down buttons simultaneously until the Recovery Mode screen appears.
Connect your iPhone to the computer and open iTunes. Select “Restore” to erase all data and settings on your iPhone, including the passcode.
Once the restore is complete, set up your iPhone as a new device without the passcode.
Method 4: Using Siri
- Activate Siri
- Ask Siri to open an app
- Access the App Store
Hold down the Home button to activate Siri.
Ask Siri to open any app that is not on your iPhone, such as “Open Mail.” This will prompt Siri to inform you that the app is not installed.
Click on the App Store icon in Siri’s response. This will take you directly to the App Store, bypassing the need for a passcode.
By following these methods, you can reset your iPhone passcode without needing the original passcode. Remember to back up your data regularly to prevent any data loss during the reset process. If you encounter any issues, consider contacting Apple Support for further assistance.
