It is likely that, for some reason, you have Forgotten the numerical code that uses your iPhone To unlock yourself, because, on a daily basis, you use Face ID or other method, so when your phone has requested it, you did not remember, and after several attempts, you see how your iPhone tells you that it is incorrect and you have to wait More and more to try again.

If you think you can remember it, you can continue trying, however, if you have had an accident, your phone has been off, you have changed it recently for another one that you thought you were going to remember, or simply your head has wanted this code to no longer You know more, you will have to opt for another solution.

How the iPhone unlocking pin works

The first thing we will have to understand, is how this code works, since it will be more important than we believe, and if we lose or forget it, We will not be able to access the iPhoneso we cannot change it, pay through Apple Pay, or make a simple call, which will prevent us, in turn, ask a relative or friend to remember or look for it if we have it pointed out somewhere, Since we will be incommunicado, and not even visualize the agenda will be possible.

Code Unlocking on the iPhone

How to change or deactivate it

Now, what methods or ways do we have to recover our iPhone? In this case we will only have two, although they will depend on how you have it configured. It is very simple, and we will only have to follow these steps.

Method 1: Through Icloud

  • Go to icloud.com on another device (it serves computer).
  • Log in with your Apple ID.
  • Select «Search iphone» > Your device.
  • Click “Delete iPhone” To delete the access code.
  • Then, set it again and restore your backup if you have one.

With this method we can use the iPhone again, despite forgetting the unlocking pin, although for this we will have to know or remember the ICloud password, something fundamental, and for which we have more options, such as restoring it by email, or contacting Apple's support, that is, getting it could be feasible.

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Method 2: If you don't have Apple ID

This form will only serve if you do not have an ID associated with the phone, since, otherwise, you will request your ICLOUD password, which we understand that you do not have, since otherwise, you would have done the previous step.

  • Connect the iPhone to a computer (Mac or PC with iTunes).
  • Put it in Recovery mode:
    • iPhone 8 or posterior: Press Up volumethen lower volumeand keep Side button Until seeing the recovery screen.
    • iPhone 7/7 Plus: Keep side button + volume down to the recovery screen.
    • iphone 6s or previous: keep Start button + side button to the recovery screen.
  • On the computer, the option of Restore either Update. Choose Restore.
  • Once finished, configure the iPhone as new or restore from a backup.

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Frequent questions

We will review the frequent questions that many people can have when changing, restoring, or knowing how this unlock code works.

What types of codes can I put

  • 4 -digit numerical code (Less safe).
  • 6 -digit numerical code (predetermined and safer than the 4).
  • Personalized numerical code (It can have more than 6 digits).
  • Personalized alphanumeric code (Letters and numbers, the safest).

It is clear that putting a 4 digit is not safe because anyone who sees you can remember it, something much more difficult if we use letters too.

If I can't access in any way, do I lose the iPhone?

In case of not getting, in any way, to recover the code, yes, your iPhone will be a pisapapeles, although with the invoice and demonstrating that it is yours, Apple could help you unlock it, although it will not be an easy task, but it is the only option Possible, because the brand's safety means that there is no way to release it without the key, thus avoiding that if you are one, you can do it.

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Alternatives to the code

Currently, there is only one alternative to putting the code, and it is unlocking by face ID, or touch ID in older models, which will allow us to unlock the iPhone without having to write this pin, thus avoiding other people can intercept it. This method, anyway, requires that, after 48 hours, or every restart of the phone, to be put, for security, and so that you do not forget it.

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