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What to do if you forget the security code on your iPhone in iOS?

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Given that store sensitive information on our iPhone and iPad is recommended that we use a security tool to prevent outsider access our device without our permission.

 

If you have activated a security code on your iPhone and you've forgotten the device will be locked temporarily . In this article we will give a series of steps to reactivate the device and use it to return to normal.

 

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If you enter the wrong way your security code 6 times in a row you will see that the iPhone will be automatically deactivated. You'll have to erase your device and then restore the backup to re-enter your information, all your stored data back into the terminal. Do not worry because you have several ways to reactivate your device , here we explain.

 


Through iTunes.

1. Connect your device and open iTunes. 
2. If iTunes asks for the security code you can try any of the other two methods or using another computer. 
3. Sync the device with iTunes. 
4. Restores the device and select " Restore from iTunes backup "choosing your most recent backup copy. Through Search my iPhone. 

  • 1. Go to  icloud.com/#find  to erase your device. 
  • 2. Click on all the devices . 
  • 3. Select your device and click " Delete ______". 
  • 4. Restore the iPhone following the instructions of the configuration wizard.






 

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Using Recovery Mode (if they have failed the previous two).

1. Disconnect all cables and turn off the device. 
2. Press the Power button and do not let go, without releasing the device connected to iTunes. If not lit press the Power button until you see the screen Connect to iTunes . 
3. Click on accept to restore your device once iTunes has detected a terminal in Recovery Mode.

 

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