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How to unlock an iPhone if you forgot your password: four main methods that really work

If you are the legal owner of an Apple device, don’t worry about the lock password that was miraculously forgotten - everything can be fixed. Standard methods, which you will learn about from the material in this article, make it possible to easily resolve the situation when human memory plays a cruel joke on us.

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Introduction: Superior iOS Security and How to Bypass It

Today, Apple mobile devices are truly secure devices. Theft, as an act of crime, will not bring much joy to the attacker, since in most cases a presentable communication device or tablet is prudently linked by its owner to the Apple ID, which in essence is nothing more than absolute protection for electronics today.

It is a priori impossible to fully use a stolen phone without activation by ID. If this article is being read by a “radish man,” advice to him: return the device to the rightful owner, which can bring you at least some benefit after you inform the owner about your good decision to “return” what he lost. The same applies to respectable individuals who find a locked device and ask a “dishonest” question on the Internet: “How to unlock an iPhone if you forgot the password?” However, let's solve the problem.

Restoring your device using iTunes

Naturally, this and the following methods below are intended only for those who, by their own or someone else’s will, have become hostage to the unpleasant situation “Phone is blocked.” Further and further - with subsequent attempts to enter the correct password, the device completely goes into “digital kamatosis” mode - it is deactivated, turning into a beautiful toy with a brilliant “iPhone is disabled...” effect.

If you previously connected a (now blocked) device to your computer and backed up your data using the iTunes program, then you are incredibly lucky, let's restore digital justice and bring the phone back to life...

  • Connect your locked iPhone to your computer.
  • If a password prompt appears on the screen, then you will resort to the next unlocking option, everything is in order - wait until the backup process is completed and click on the “Restore...” button.
  • Be patient and wait for the completion of the full recovery process, which takes place in several main stages: initializing the device, selecting an iOS backup copy that meets your requirements, and finally, the final process of synchronizing your data saved on the computer with the memory of the connected device will follow.
  • As a result of the actions taken, the password will be reset, and the data will be returned to its original place - to the phone!

We agree, a somewhat protracted recovery scenario, nevertheless incredibly effective as a result of its application and, as a rule, goes through in the most correct way. Therefore, after unsuccessful attempts to remember a forgotten password, first of all, try this particular recovery method.

Reset password and erase data using iCloud service

If the Find My iPhone function has been activated on your device, you can try to restore the phone’s functionality using the iCloud cloud service.

  • Using your computer, log in to this page the mentioned service.
  • If you are required to enter your Apple ID, provide your secret information.

  • Click on the “All devices” tab.
  • Select your device on which you want to erase data.
  • Activate the “Erase...” button to delete information about the password you are using.

  • After a certain time, the device’s display will display an “Apple” logo, under which the active status bar of the recovery process will be located.
  • Wait for the software operation to complete, followed by a final reboot of the device.

Eventually, your iPhone will return to its factory state, so to speak, meaning you can set it up “like new.” However, it should be remembered that this unlocking method requires the mandatory use of an Internet connection on the damaged device, that is, wifi on the phone must be activated and the wireless network must be available for its use.

Third option: use recovery mode

In especially difficult cases, you simply cannot do without this method. However, it is worth considering that the data on the device will be irretrievably lost, since the phone’s memory will undergo an inevitable formatting process.

  • Using a cord, connect your iPhone to your computer.
  • Press and hold the phone keys at the same time: home and power/lock button.

  • Do not release the keys until the device screen displays recovery mode (cord with an arrow to connect to iTunes).
  • After a few seconds, a message will be displayed on the monitor asking you to perform the desired action “Restore” or “Update” - use the option that is most suitable for you. That is, if the version of your software is outdated, then the choice is obvious, otherwise, click on the “Restore” button.

  • After some time, iTunes will begin downloading the software for your phone - then it will finally install it into the device’s memory.

It is worth noting that this method of resetting a password is the most time-consuming in terms of its implementation and can take quite a lot of time. It all depends on the speed of your Internet connection and the load on Apple’s main server. If the phone “falls out” of recovery mode, you should re-enter the device into this mode and again use the previously selected option (restore or update).

The fourth way to reset your password: contact Apple technical support

In the case when the unlocking situation has become “unsolvable,” it makes sense to contact the nearest service center of the company for help. You can also try contacting the technical support specialists directly using the provided link to the official Apple website - https://support.apple.com/ru-ru .

In the latter case, it is worth preparing in advance a complete package of documentation for your phone, which includes: a branded box from your device, its technical passport, a warranty card and a purchase receipt from the store where the (now blocked) iPhone was purchased.

After you fill out several check boxes with data identifying your phone as a genuine Apple device and answer a number of additional questions, after a certain time a representative of the company will contact you and coordinate further actions to restore the functionality of your iPhone.

In conclusion

Of course, no one denies the existence of alternative password reset methods, but is it worth trusting them and subjecting your phone to unjustified and sometimes dangerous experiments when there are correct methods of official recovery?

By the way, if you intend to contact Apple technical support for help, do not worry if your iPhone is out of warranty or that you have jailbroken your device. However, remember that during the dialogue with a company representative, you should not mention the attempted and completed attempt to intervene software in iOS in order to improve its functionality. If you have all the necessary documents, they will certainly help you...

Don’t despair and don’t give up, try and you will succeed. Successful unlocking to you, dear friends!