How to Restore iPhone if You Forget Your Passcode [VIDEO]

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Apple has shared a new tutorial video on its YouTube channel, detailing how you can you can reset your iPhone or iPad without a computer and regain access to your device if you forget your passcode.

Simply follow the steps below:

From your iPhone or iPad’s Lock Screen, try to enter your passcode until the “iPhone Unavailable” screen appears.
When you’re able to, tap Forgot Passcode? The button only appears if you have an active cellular or Wi-Fi connection and have Find My turned on.
On the Security Lockout screen, tap Start iPhone or iPad Reset to confirm.
Enter your Apple Account password to sign out of your Apple Account on your device.
Tap Erase iPhone or iPad to permanently delete all of your data and settings. If you use an eSIM with iOS 17 or later, you can also choose to keep your eSIM and erase your data, or to delete your eSIM and erase your data.
When your device restarts, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device again, restore your data and setting from a backup if you have one, and set a new passcode.

Watch the following video to learn more.

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