If you have an older iPhone and you’ve forgotten the passcode, there’s not much you can do. You’ll either have to reset your device in recovery mode or flash a new iOS image to start over. This is a security feature that helps maintain encryption on your device in case you lose it in the future.
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However, after iOS 15.2, you can now reset your device right from your lock screen if this happens to you. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
You can now reset your iPhone right from your lock screen without the need for a desktop. This is very useful if you have forgotten your passcode. Follow the guide below to get you started.
Enter random passwords into your device until you are completely locked out. You can also use this to try to guess your forgotten password.
