Forgotten iPhone password or code: how to reset it

You forgot the Password of your iPhone? Have you entered the code too many times that you thought was right? This is certainly not a very pleasant situation. Fortunately, for all problems, even the most serious ones, there is a solution. However, the only solution to restore the forgotten iPhone code is to do a reset completo of the device. But do not despair, you will not lose any precious data, as you will make a backup of all the data before proceeding with the recovery.

But let's not get lost in more details and get to the action. In this simple guide we will explain how reset your forgotten iPhone password or passcode.

Index

• Back up iPhone
• Restore iPhone with iTunes
• Ripristinare l’iPhone in Recovery Mode
• Other interesting guides

Back up iPhone

As we explained earlier, the only way to reset the password is to reset the device. By doing this, all your data will be erased from the main memory. Fortunately, you can make the backup of your iPhone to save photos, videos and application data.

To back up your device, we recommend that you consult our guide on how to backup iPhone.

Restore iPhone with iTunes

Once you have backed up all your data, you can proceed to restore your device. As a first method, we recommend that you try to restore via iTunes, Apple's multimedia software.

1. Start the software iTunes;
2. Connect yours iPhone al PC via the Lightning cable;
3. Wait for your device to be recognized;
4. Click on the icon depicting yours device;
5. Finally, click on the button Reset [your device].

Once this is done, the reset procedure of your smartphone will begin. Once done, you will have to reconfigure the iPhone from scratch, as it has been reset to factory data. In the initial setup phase you will be asked to restore any backup. All you have to do is select the item relating to the type of backup made previously, that is iCloud o iTunes.

Ripristinare l’iPhone in Recovery Mode

If your iPhone has the functionality Find my iPhone active, it is not possible to take advantage of the procedure described above. To restore the device correctly, therefore, you will have to use the Recovery Mode.

First of all, start the software iTunes on your PC. Once this is done, you will have to send your iPhone into Recovery Mode through the appropriate key combination. The keys to press, however, vary depending on the device concerned.

iPhone X / 8/8 Plus

1. Press and immediately release the key Volume +;
2. Press and immediately release the key Volume -;
3. Press and hold the side button until you see the Recovery Mode icon.

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

On iPhone 7 and 7 Plus it will be enough to hold down the keys at the same time Volume - e the on / off button until the Recovery Mode screen appears.

iPhone 6s and earlier

You need to press the keys at the same time Home and ON / OFF until the Recovery Mode screen appears.

Once this is done, you can proceed with the next steps.

1. Connect yours iPhone al PC;
2. A message on iTunes that warns you that a device in recovery mode has been detected;
3. Click on Restore.

Once this is done, the reset procedure of your device will begin. Once done, you will need to reconfigure your smartphone. During setup, you will be asked to restore any backup present on iTunes or iCloud. Select the item relating to the backup made previously and, once the restoration is complete, enjoy your fully functional iPhone.

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