How to unlock iPhone if you forgot passcode? An easy guide

iPhones are one of the most popular smartphones in the world. Approximately, 1.46 billion users around the world use these devices. These devices are popular for their security and privacy features. They make it difficult for any user hacker or thief to unlock these devices and gain access to users’ data. This can also become troublesome for users if they forget their passcode.

However, there are some cases where users can gain access to their smartphones without losing any data. For instance, if you've recently changed your iPhone’s passcode and can't remember it, there's a way to unlock your iPhone without losing any data.

Last year, Apple released iOS 17, which introduced a feature called 'Passcode Reset'. This feature allows users to utilise their old passcodes within a specific 72-hour window to unlock their iPhones and reset the passcode.

When the passcode is changed in iOS 17 or later, Passcode Reset grants 72 hours during which the old passcode can be used to access the device. However, after using the old passcode to unlock the iPhone, the user must immediately change the passcode again.

This feature ensures that users can access their iPhones using their old passcodes within 72 hours without the risk of losing their data.

If you have also forgotten the passcode of your iPhone after resetting it, here is a step-by-step guide on how to unlock your iPhone.

A step-by-step guide on how to unlock your iPhone if you forget your passcode

Enter your remembered passcode five times until the 'iPhone Unavailable' screen appears.
Tap on the "Forgot Passcode?" option in the bottom corner of the screen.
Select "Enter Previous Passcode."
Enter your old passcode.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set a new passcode.

After unlocking their iPhones, users must set the old password to expire to address privacy concerns. Here are the steps to follow: