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torri82 Author

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I forgot my passcode

How do I unlock my iPhone 11 or any phone without erasing it because I didn’t back it up

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 19, 2021 6:46 PM

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frazzm737

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Posted on Jan 19, 2021 6:50 PM

The only thing you can do now is restore the phone which will erase it. Back-ups must be created BEFORE catastrophe strikes. After is too late. Instructions for restore in this link...

If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

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