I can’t connect my iPhone to the laptop to recover my passcode
How to reset my phone
iPhone XS Max, iOS 16
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How to reset my phone
iPhone XS Max, iOS 16
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.
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.
If you're experiencing difficulty connecting your iPhone to your PC, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:
If you are experiencing an issue not listed here, contact support as they can provide specific troubleshooting steps based on your situation.
You can do the following using iTunes :
Why can't you connect your phone to your laptop? You do have a laptop, correct?
You are not going to be able to recover your passcode. It is up to you to remember the passcode. You will have to reset the phone and then set it up again with a new passcode.
Follow the instructions in the Apple Support document that appears above your name in your original post.
I can’t connect my iPhone to the laptop to recover my passcode