How do I change my iPad passcode?

If you still remember your current passcode, open the Settings app on your iPad, choose Face ID & Passcode, enter your current passcode, tap Change Passcode, and follow the instructions to complete the process. If you forgot your iPad passcode, you have to erase your device and set a new passcode.

How to unlock an Apple Watch if you forgot the passcode?

To access an Apple Watch without a passcode, you have to reset the device. Put your Apple Watch on its charger, tap and hold the Side button until it shuts down. Next, hold the digital crown until your screen displays Erase all contents and settings. Finally, tap Reset.

How to fix a forgotten iPod password without restoring it?

According to our research, it is impossible to recover a forgotten iPod passcode without restoring it. You have to turn off your iPod Touch, put it in Recovery Mode, and connect the device to a computer. Then restore the device with iTunes or Finder. Remember that the process will erase all your data and settings.

How to Unlock iPhone/iPad/iPod When You Forgot Password

Penny Warren Published on June 25, 2025Unlock iOS4-min reading

The password for an iPhone, iPad, or iPod is an essential security measure. Currently, you can create a 4-digit passcode, 6-digit passcode, custom numeric password, or alphanumeric password on your iOS device. However, it will become a disaster if you forget your password. You will be locked out of your device, apps, and all data. This tutorial identifies four ways to unlock your device even if you forgot your iPad/iPhone/iPod password.

In this article:

Part 1: Unlock iPhone Screen Without Password and Apple ID
Part 2: Erase the iPhone and Restore the Backup
Part 3. Restore iPhone Using iTunes and Finder on Computer
Part 4. Erase iPhone via Find My

Part 1: Unlock iPhone Screen Without Password and Apple ID

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How to Unlock iPhone When You Forgot Password

Step 1

Connect to your iPhone
Start the best iPhone unlocking software once you install it on your computer. It is compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista and Mac OS X 10.12 or above. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a Lightning cable. If prompted, tap Trust on your screen to trust your computer. Choose the Wipe Passcode mode and click the Start button to proceed.

Step 2

Check device information
Look at your device information after your iPhone is detected. If any item is wrong, correct it and click the Start button to download the necessary firmware package.

Step 3

Unlock your iPhone
After downloading, click the Unlock button to move on. Read the alert carefully and confirm the unlocking. Next, type 0000 to ensure the process. When it is done, disconnect your device and unlock your iPhone without a password.

Note: The process may delete your data, so you’d better make a backup first.

Part 2: Erase the iPhone and Restore the Backup

Security Lockout is a feature on iOS 15.2 and above. When you enter a wrong password attempt too many times, a Security Lockout screen will pop up. It comes with two options at the bottom and enables you to erase your device when forgetting the password on your iPad or iPhone. This way requires the associated Apple ID password.

Step 1

Enter a wrong passcode repeatedly until the Security Lockout or Unavailable screen appears.

Step 2

Tap the Erase iPhone button on iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2.
On iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 or later, tap Forgot Passcode and choose Start iPhone Reset.

Step 3

Enter your Apple ID password.

Step 4

Choose Keep eSIM and Erase Data or Delete eSIM and Erase Data.

Step 5

Tap the Erase Device button to unlock your iPad when you forget the password.

Step 6

When your device restarts, the Hello screen will pop up. Follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.

Step 7

When you reach the Apps & Data screen, choose From iCloud Backup if you have one backup file.

Step 8

Enter your Apple ID and password. Then, choose a backup file to restore it.

Part 3. Restore iPhone Using iTunes and Finder on Computer

Restoring an iOS device is another method to unlock the screen when you forget your iPod/iPhone/iPad password. It won’t ask for your Apple ID or password. However, you need to enter your Apple ID password when setting up your device if Find My is enabled. This way requires the latest version of iTunes or Finder, a computer, and a USB cable. Plus, this method will erase all data and settings on your device.

Step 1

Link your iOS device to your computer with a compatible cable.

Step 2

On Windows and macOS Mojave or earlier, open iTunes. On macOS Catalina or newer, open Finder instead.

Step 3

Once your device is detected, click the Phone button at the top left corner of iTunes.Click your device name on the sidebar in Finder.

Step 4

Go to the Summary or General tab.

Step 5

Click the Restore iPhone, Restore iPad, or Restore iPod button.

Note: If your iOS device is disabled or iTunes/Finder cannot detect your device, put it in Recovery Mode and restore it:

On an iPhone 8 or Later

Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.

Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.

Long-press the Side button until the Recovery Mode screen appears

On an iPhone 7/7 Plus

Hold the Volume Down + Side buttons to enter Recovery Mode.

On an iPhone 6s or Earlier

Hold the Home + Sleep/Wake buttons to trigger the Recovery Mode.

Part 4. Erase iPhone via Find My

Find My is able to track iOS devices. Moreover, it can remotely fix the forgotten iPhone password. The prerequisite is that you have to turn on Find My on your device before you are locked out. Plus, this method requires your Apple ID password. It is available on iCloud Find My and the Find My app. Remember that all your data will be erased, and you’d better make a backup before the process.

How to Erase iPhone on iCloud Find My

Step 1

Go to www.icloud.com/find in a browser.

Step 2

Tip: If 2FA is enabled, enter the verification code.

Step 3

Pull down the All Devices menu and choose your device name..Click your device name on the sidebar in Finder.

Step 4

Click the Erase This Device button.

Step 5

Click the Next button and enter your Apple ID password again.

Step 6

Finally, click the Erase button to confirm the action.

Note: If your iOS device is offline currently, Find My will factory reset your iPhone when it connects to an internet connection.

How to Erase iPhone in the Find My App

Step 1

Open the Find My app on a borrowed iOS device or Mac.

Step 2

Go to the Devices tab at the bottom and choose your device on the list.

Tip: If you cannot find it, tap the + button next to Devices and add your Apple ID and password.

Step 3

Touch the toolbar and swipe upward to expand it.

Step 4

Tap the Erase This Device button.

Step 5

Tap the Continue button and hit Erase to confirm it.

Step 6

When prompted, enter your Apple ID password.

Note: When the process finishes, your iPhone will restart and display the Hello screen. Now, you can set it up as a new device or restore a backup.

Conclusion

This guide has demonstrated what to do after you forget your iPad password and four ways to unlock your device. You can read our description, pick an appropriate method according to your situation, and follow our steps to regain access to your device. iPassGo is the easiest method to unlock an iOS device without the passcode and Apple ID password. If you have other questions about this topic, please feel free to leave a message below this post and we will reply to it quickly.

Penny Warren

Penny Warren, a senior editor from imyPass, is specialized in MS Office software. You can find professional tutorials and solutions of MS Office software from her posts.