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Can't remember iPhone passcode. Any way around it?
September 26, 2017, 07:30 PM
Black92LXCan't remember iPhone passcode. Any way around it?
We had an old iPhone no SIM card we let the kids use so if it got dropped in he toilet Ohh well. It has been missing for months and just found it. Tried all the passcodes we usually use and no dice.
Anyway to unlock it. There is nothing on there but a couple apps so if I have to do some sort of complete wipe that is cool.
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September 26, 2017, 07:31 PM
downtownvWas it backed up on iTunes?
September 26, 2017, 07:40 PM
jcsabolt2Try wiping it first, then sync it with your iTunes account. If that doesn't work I'd try giving Apple a call. There is a serial number embedded in the hardware that should be tied to your account, so they could remotely wipe it for you. I know they have a procedure, just can't quite remember.
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September 26, 2017, 08:16 PM
jbcummingsWait! What? Apple claimed they couldn’t help break into the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone. Now you’re telling me there’s a procedure??
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September 26, 2017, 08:18 PM
Ronin101quote:
Originally posted by jbcummings:
Wait! What? Apple claimed they couldn’t help break into the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone. Now you’re telling me there’s a procedure??
yeah for a legal registered owner!
September 26, 2017, 08:39 PM
joel9507quote:
Originally posted by Ronin101:
quote:
Originally posted by jbcummings:
Wait! What? Apple claimed they couldn’t help break into the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone. Now you’re telling me there’s a procedure??
yeah for a legal registered owner!
And, to be fair, wiping is different from decrypting, which is what the Feds wanted help with re: the terrorist's iPhone.
September 26, 2017, 08:44 PM
JJexpquote:
Originally posted by jbcummings:
Wait! What? Apple claimed they couldn’t help break into the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone. Now you’re telling me there’s a procedure??
Apple didn’t claim that they couldn’t, they just flat out wouldn’t do it. There are companies out there that can, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.
September 26, 2017, 10:52 PM
jigray3If you didn't buy the phone from Apple, you'll need to come up with proof of purchase.
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Rey HRHDon't you just have to keep entering the wrong password (I think 20 times) and then it will reset itself to factory?
That's what I remember.
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September 26, 2017, 11:44 PM
kkinaquote:
Originally posted by Rey HRH:
Don't you just have to keep entering the wrong password (I think 20 times) and then it will reset itself to factory?
That's what I remember.
Mine (iPhone 8 running 11.0.1) says 10 times, but only if "Erase Data" is enabled under "Touch ID & Passcode" in Settings.
I should be tall and rich too; That ain't gonna happen either September 28, 2017, 10:48 AM
cndrdkBought a password locked iPhone 5s from the pawn shop a while back for cheap. Went on youtube and searched. Restored to original then restored to my old phone through iTunes. Only took a few minutes.
September 28, 2017, 10:57 AM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by jbcummings:
Wait! What? Apple claimed they couldn’t help break into the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone. Now you’re telling me there’s a procedure??
Wiping it so you can start from scratch are different than helping the government hack into it and get access to all the stuff. As I understand it, if they wipe it, you are getting a blank iPhone.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. September 28, 2017, 08:52 PM
Black92LXNo dice with the Siri hack. It is older and is still Voice Command and not Siri.
Needs a passcode for iTunes to recognize it.
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The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad.
If we got each other, and that's all we have.
I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand.
You should know I'll be there for you!
September 27, 2018, 04:49 AM
rpocakThe way around it is to restore your device to factory setting so that you can access your iPhone even though you
can't remember iPhone passcode. Either using iTunes restore via recovery mode or iCloud erase feature is OK.
September 27, 2018, 05:07 AM
Skins2881Signs up for gun forum, first post is to one year old iPhone thread. Interesting.
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Sic Semper Tyrannis September 27, 2018, 06:18 AM
comet24quote:
Originally posted by jbcummings:
Wait! What? Apple claimed they couldn’t help break into the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone. Now you’re telling me there’s a procedure??
Black is willing to wipe all the data if needed. I don't think that was an option in the other case.
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