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In the cases where you've forgotten your iPad password or need to change it for security reasons, Apple offers two ways to reset it. If you remember your current passcode, the process is relatively ...

Forgetting your Apple Watch passcode can be frustrating, but it's a problem that can be easily resolved. Here are the steps to reset your Apple Watch passcode and get back to using your device without ...

To reset your Apple Watch's password, you can use the Watch app on your iPhone, or the device's charger. When you reset the passcode on your Apple Watch, you'll have to completely reset the Watch, ...

The recent fiasco regarding random Apple ID resets is a nightmare for users. Some reported that it had become frustrating enough that they couldn't do anything to solve the issue. What's worse, Apple ...

If you change your iPhone's passcode and forget it soon after, iOS 17 has a new option available to help out. Specifically, it is now possible to reset an iPhone's new passcode with the previous ...

Passcodes can be tricky to remember, so it’s no surprise if you’ve forgotten your Apple Watch passcode – or, you simply want to remove it. Apple requires you to set a passcode if you opt to use Apple ...

For most of us, the only times we type our iPhone passcode are when we restart the phone or install an update. Face ID and Touch ID make unlocking feel effortless – until they don’t. If you’re here, ...

Every iPhone owner fears forgetting the passcode that unlocks his or her device. If you created a fresh passcode for your new iPhone XR, XS or XS Max, there are a few ways to find your way back in if ...