What to do if you forgot your lock passcode on iPhone or iPad
You can protect your information from encroachment by anyone by simply setting a lock password on the iPhone or iPad screen. So we can prevent access to settings and applications to all overly curious family members, children, work colleagues and so on.
However, forgetting a password is just as easy as setting one. And if you are among those who have forgotten, then this instruction is for you.
How to Reset Lock Password on iPhone/iPad
You can reset your iPhone/iPad lock screen password through iTunes by entering the device into Recovery Mode.1. Connect the Lightning / USB cable to the computer.
2. Launch iTunes.
3. Turn off the iPhone / iPad by holding the Power button.
4. After waiting for the device to turn off, hold down the Home button and continue to hold it, connecting the cable to the gadget at this time.
5. Hold until the image of the iTunes icon and a white cable appears on a black background. Here is this:
6. In the meantime, a dialog box opens in iTunes, informing you that you need to restore the gadget in order to interact with it.
7. We agree with the proposal - click the "OK" button, and then "Restore iPhone / iPad". The dialog box reappears:
8. We agree and start the recovery process, which will not take much time. If the function is activated on your device, you will be required to enter your Apple ID and password on the gadget screen itself or in iTunes.
9. After you have to go through a small setup procedure, at the end of which you will be offered 3 options for further actions:
- Set up as new iPhone/iPad;
- Restore from iCloud copy;
- Restore from iTunes copy.
If not, then choose the first option. After that, he indicates all the necessary information and we get a pristine, unlocked iPad.
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