Use your old passcode temporarily when you forget your new passcode on iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK) (2024)

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How do you temporarily use your old passcode when you forget your new passcode on iPhone? ›

From your device's Lock Screen, try to enter your passcode five times until the "[Device] Unavailable" screen appears and your device asks you to try again later. When you're able to, tap the Forgot Passcode? option in the bottom corner of the screen. Tap Enter Previous Passcode.

Key Takeaways. iOS 17 allows you to temporarily use your old passcode to unlock your device if you forget the new one. Enter the passcode incorrectly five times, select "Forgot Passcode?" and enter the previous passcode to set a new one and unlock your iPhone.

If you can't remember your passcode when you try again, you can use a computer to put your iPhone in recovery mode. Recovery mode allows you to erase the iPhone, which gives you access to set it up again. You will need your Apple Account and password to set your iPhone up again.

iPhone or iPad: Go to the Settings > Apple Account. Tap “Sign in manually”, and then tap “Forgot password?” and follow the onscreen instructions. Mac: Choose Apple menu  > System Settings. Click Sign in, then click “Forgot password” and follow the onscreen instructions.

If you cannot remember the passcode, you will need to restore your device using the computer with which you last synced it [or iCloud]. This allows you to reset your passcode and resync the data from the device (or restore from a backup).

If you failed to unlock your iPhone with ten attempts, there is no chance for the next try. The iPhone will display "iPhone is disabled, connect to iTunes." You have to try other approaches to fix the issue.

If you can't remember your passcode when you try again, you need to use a computer to put your iPad in recovery mode. This process deletes your data and settings, including your passcode, allowing you to set up your iPad again. After you erase your iPad, you can restore your data and settings from a backup.

Apple can't unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier. Only your current carrier can unlock your iPhone.

How do I unlock my iPhone if I forgot my passcode without iTunes? ›

Method 2: Use iCloud and Find My iPhone (Without Computer)

If you have Find My iPhone enabled on your device, you can use iCloud to erase your iPhone, which will remove the password. Go to iCloud.com: On another device (like a friend's phone or a tablet), open a browser and go to iCloud.com.

iTunes restore is a great option to remove the screen lock on all Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. If you cannot unlock your iPhone with a passcode or Face ID, you can use iTunes on a Windows PC or Finder on a Mac to restore your locked in recovery mode.

Q: Can I change my passcode remotely if my iPhone is lost or stolen? A: Yes, if you have enabled the Find My feature on your iPhone, you can remotely change your passcode using the Find My app or website. This helps protect your data in case your device falls into the wrong hands.

Hit the Forgot Passcode button, and select Enter Previous Passcode when the new interface comes up. Step 2: Type the former passcode you used in removing screen lock, and wait for your iPhone to confirm it. Once it does, you will get a new screen where you set a new passcode.

If you forget your Restrictions passcode and need to reset it, there's only one surefire solution: erase your iPhone and set it up from scratch. There are three ways to erase your phone to reset your restrictions passcode: Using your iPhone, iCloud, or Recovery Mode.