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I forgot my passcode after changing it and now i am locked out of my phone without an updated back up on icloud. How can i ensure i do not lose the data on my phone when doing a recovery?

I forgot my passcode after changing it and now i am locked out of my phone without an updated back up on icloud. How can i ensure i do not lose the data on my phone when doing a recovery?

iPhone X, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 6, 2023 3:41 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2023 9:25 AM

Kwadwo26 wrote:

I forgot my passcode after changing it and now i am locked out of my phone without an updated back up on icloud. How can i ensure i do not lose the data on my phone when doing a recovery?

You don't since you don't have an updated backup, proceed with the recovery to get back into your phone.

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Jan 6, 2023 9:25 AM in response to Kwadwo26

Kwadwo26 wrote:

I forgot my passcode after changing it and now i am locked out of my phone without an updated back up on icloud. How can i ensure i do not lose the data on my phone when doing a recovery?

You don't since you don't have an updated backup, proceed with the recovery to get back into your phone.

I forgot my passcode after changing it and now i am locked out of my phone without an updated back up on icloud. How can i ensure i do not lose the data on my phone when doing a recovery?

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