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In the case of forgetting your iPhone Passcode, you cannot recover it yourself. At this point, your biggest concern is about the data stored on the device. In this article, let's learn how to restore the iPhone to its state before it was locked without losing data. This process is somewhat complex as you will have to erase your phone, reinstall it, and then restore the data from the backup.
Guidelines for restoring iPhone when forgetting Passcode
How to Restore iPhone when Forget Passcode
Data Backup
Even if your iPhone is locked, you can still create a backup. This is the only method to restore your iPhone without losing data, provided you've previously backed up your iPhone to a computer and added the Mac or PC to the trusted device list. However, if you've never backed up your iPhone to Mac or PC before, this method won't be effective.
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to Mac or PC using a Lightning cable.
Step 2: Open iTunes and select your device from the top-left menu.
Step 3: Just wait for iTunes to automatically sync your device.
Wait until the backup is complete. Go back to the main menu, and you'll see the timestamp of the latest backup. If the automatic backup doesn't work, it may be because you've previously enabled a feature to prevent iOS devices from syncing automatically. Open iTunes Preferences, choose Devices, and uncheck Prevent iPod, iPhone, and iPad from syncing automatically.
Unlocking Passcode with iTunes for iPhone or iPad Restoration
The next step is to restore your iPhone or iPad using iTunes. This action essentially performs a factory reset on the iPhone through iTunes. Your iPhone settings will be erased and updated to the latest operating system. Once the process is complete, your iPhone will be in a state as if it were entirely new.
If you have a backup, no need to worry. After your iPhone is erased, you can restore the data you performed in the previous step.
Step 1: If your iPhone is still connected to the computer, go to the main menu in iTunes and select your device. Now, click on the Restore button.
Step 2: Authenticate and confirm your action and wait. iTunes will download the latest software and install it on the device. This may take more than 30 minutes, depending on your internet connection.
Step 3: After the restoration process is complete, iTunes will ask how you want to set up the device. Choose the Restore option from iTunes and select the most recent backup.
After the restoration process is complete, your iPhone returns to the state it was in before you were locked out.
How to Disable Find My iPhone
If your iPhone is locked and Find My iPhone is activated, you may encounter issues during the restoration. If Find My iPhone is enabled, the activation lock is also enabled. Before using third-party apps to unlock the passcode, you should first turn off Find My iPhone.
Open iCloud.com and log in with the Apple ID linked to your iOS device. Then click on the Devices button, from the list, find your iOS device and click the X button next to it. The device will be removed from your iCloud account, and Find My iPhone will also be turned off.
Other Alternatives
If you don't have a backup and your iPhone is locked, there is no way to restore the device without losing data. You will have to restore the iPhone using iTunes and lose all data.
Consider using iCloud backup as an option. If you've activated iCloud backup for contacts, apps, or app data, you can restore everything after resetting the device without encountering any issues. Just remember to log in to iCloud and remove the device from Find My iPhone before signing in again.
Alternatively, you can explore third-party apps and services to unlock your iPhone, such as the dr.fone toolset. Utilize dr.fone's repair feature to unlock your iPhone without data loss. However, keep in mind that it's a paid application, and the amount may vary depending on the iOS version you are running.
If the above measures prove ineffective, you might want to try using the dr.fone iPhone unlocking tool. This tool will restore your iPhone by reinstalling the operating system (latest iOS version). In doing so, it will reset to factory settings, including removing the passcode.
Step 1: Launch the dr.fone app and click on the Unlock tool.
Step 2: After reading through the terms, click the Start button.
Step 3: Set iPhone recovery mode (DFU) for the iPhone. On devices from iPhone 8 or iPhone X (with a notch), press and hold the Power (or Side ) and Volume Down buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds, then release the Power/Side button and continue holding the Volume Down button until the device enters recovery mode. If you are using an older iPhone, use the Home + Power combination instead.
Step 4: In the next step, confirm the details about your iOS device and download the latest version.
Step 5: Once the foundational program has been downloaded, click on the Unlock button and wait. The application will reinstall the operating system.
Step 6: If successful, you'll notice that the phone's lock has been removed. If it doesn't work on the first try, you can give it another attempt.
Here are the instructions provided by Mytour. By following the above guide, you should now be familiar with the steps to restore an iPhone when forgetting the Passcode. Good luck with your successful implementation. Additionally, you can refer to How to Restore iPhone with iTunes [here].
