How to Re-Access Your iPhone When You Forget Your New Passcode?

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Apple, iOS 17 And iPadOS 17With the launch of , it made it easier to reset a forgotten iPhone or iPad passcode and offered a 72-hour grace period to rectify the situation and prevent your device from crashing. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how this feature works:

  1. Password Reset Window: When you change your iPhone’s passcode and then forget it, iOS 17 offers a useful 72-hour period during which you can revert to your previous passcode. This feature is especially useful for those who often forget their newly set passwords.
  2. Using Your Old Password: If you set a new password and find yourself locked out because you can’t remember it, don’t panic. When you enter an incorrect passcode on an iOS 17 device, the “Forgot Password?” message at the bottom of the screen appears. Search for the option. Tap this to access the “Try Resetting Password” option.
  3. Going Back to Your Previous Password: The “Try Reset Password” option allows you to revert to your old password and thus create a new password that you can remember.
  4. Additional Security Option: iOS 17 introduces the “Expire Previous Passcode Now” setting to further improve security. If you suspect that someone else may have discovered your password, this setting allows you to immediately disable your old password. However, note that after using this option, you will not be able to revert to your old password if you forget your new password.

on iOS 17 “Expire Previous Password Now” To enable the option, follow these steps:

  • SettingsOpen .
  • Scroll down and Face ID/Touch ID and Passcode Select .
  • Under the “Temporary Password Reset” section Expire Previous Password Now Tap .
  • End Now Confirm your decision by tapping .

It’s important to note that despite some concerns about password security, Apple continues to allow the iPhone’s passcode to be used to change the password for an Apple ID account. Apple recommends users switch from a four-digit password to an alphanumeric password for greater security. You can do this by going to Settings, selecting Face ID & Passcode, and then selecting “Change Passcode.” This change may make it more difficult for potential thieves to spy on your password login.

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