FORGOT your iPhone passcode? You’re not the first – but thankfully there are ways to get your device back. We’ve put together a quick guide on how to recover and restore your iPhone after locking yourself out. How to unlock an iPhone if you don’t know the password Recovery mode If you want to restore […]
FORGOT your iPhone passcode? You’re not the first – but thankfully there are ways to get your device back.
We’ve put together a quick guide on how to recover and restore your iPhone after locking yourself out.
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If you want to restore your phone to the version it was before you forgot your password then its important that you’ve been backing it up to iCloud or you might lose all your photos and videos.
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It can take a few minutes for your phone to be restored but if it takes over 15 you might have to start the process again.
Never unplug your phone whilst it is being restored.
Once your phone has been restored you will be able to use it again.
If you backed up your iPhone then all your information can be restored using your Apple ID.
Go to ‘Apps & Data’ and click ‘Restore from iCloud Backup’.
Sign into your iCloud and choose your most recent backup.
Login to your Apple ID account to restore your apps.
If you’re still locked out after all this then it’s probably best to book an appointment to see a specialist at your local Apple Store.
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What’s the longest time you’ve been locked out your phone for? Let us know in the comments…
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