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i forgot iphone passcode and dont have the data backed up in icloud. how to recover the passcode without erasing the data

i forgot iphone passcode and dont have the data backed up in icloud. how to recover the passcode without erasing the data. I have apple laptop and i know my apple id password to connect.

iPhone 14, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 10, 2023 5:59 PM

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Aug 10, 2023 6:02 PM in response to ramanathan27

ramanathan27 Said:

"i forgot iphone passcode and dont have the data backed up in icloud. how to recover the passcode without erasing the data. I have apple laptop and i know my apple id password to connect."

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Recovering Passcode Without Erasing Data:



Have any Proof of Purchase?

Unless you have the original packaging and receipt, you may be out of luck. If you do have it, however, then take this to an Apple Store, or an AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider)! and they may be able to restore it. The reason for this blockage is all about Security & Privacy.

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Aug 10, 2023 6:03 PM in response to ramanathan27

You can’t. Backups must be done before disaster strikes; after is too late. It’s a shame you didn’t back up your phone, or better yet enable automatic daily backups, but something to consider for the future.


If your device has iOS 15.2 or later installed, you can reset it without a computer; check out this link→How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support. Otherwise you will need a computer:

See this Apple support link→If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Or watch this companion video ⬇️



After restoring the phone using one of the methods above you can restore your most recent backup.

Aug 10, 2023 6:04 PM in response to TheLittles

TheLittles wrote:

ramanathan27 Said:
"i forgot iphone passcode and dont have the data backed up in icloud. how to recover the passcode without erasing the data. I have apple laptop and i know my apple id password to connect."
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Recovering Passcode Without Erasing Data:

Have any Proof of Purchase?
Unless you have the original packaging and receipt, you may be out of luck. If you do have it, however, then take this to an Apple Store, or an AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider)! and they may be able to restore it. The reason for this blockage is all about Security & Privacy.

Actually, no, Apple cannot restore it if it is disabled. Why get people’s hopes up when you know it can’t be done?


i forgot iphone passcode and dont have the data backed up in icloud. how to recover the passcode without erasing the data

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