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I forgot the password to my phone how can I get back in?

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 22, 2023 6:01 PM

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Bob Timmons

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Posted on Jan 22, 2023 6:07 PM

Unfortunately, you cannot get "back in" the phone. You must erase / reset the phone and then set it up again. If you have a current backup, you can use that during the new setup to make the phone look just like it did before you forgot the passcode.

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