Use a computer to reset your iPhone and your passcode — by Apple Support

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Apple's recovery-mode route for an iPhone with a forgotten passcode: power off, hold the model-specific button while connecting to a Mac or PC, then Restore. This erases the phone, so try Passcode Reset first.

Quick steps

Power off the iPhone
Connect it to the computer while holding the side button (Face ID models) until the computer-and-cable image appears
Mac: Finder > Restore; Windows: Apple Devices app > General > Restore
Allow 15+ minutes for the download

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.apple.com

Source: Use a computer to reset your iPhone and your passcode by Apple Support. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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