With iOS 26.4, Apple is set to turn on Stolen Device Protection by default, which makes it harder for thieves to steal personal data, even if they have your passcode. Here's how it works.

Learn how to reset iPhone safely. Follow this step-by-step guide to soft reset, force restart, or factory reset any iPhone without losing data.

If you get locked out of your iPad and forget your iPad passcode, you can use a computer to get your iPad into recovery mode so you can erase it and set it up again. When you enter the wrong passcode ...

Every iPhone owner has probably been there or might be one day. A temporarily memory lapse hits and you forget your passcode. Maybe your mischievous toddler mashed buttons until you got the dreaded ...

If you forgot your Screen Time Passcode, you can use your Apple ID credentials to reset it. To reset the Screen Time Passcode on your iPhone, go to Settings -> Screen Time -> Change Screen Time ...

Generally, you can easily unlock your iPhone with a passcode, FaceID, or Touch ID. However, there can be instances when you’ve forgotten the passcode, your iPhone is disabled, or you’ve got a ...

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