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Lin_dal
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Forgotten Passcode on iOS 26 not prompting using the previous passcode within 72 hours

I have an iPhone 15 Pro operating on iOS 26 and last night decided to go through the privacy/safety check in settings last night. It prompted me on a bunch of things I can do to enhance the privacy on my phone and one of them was to reset my passcode. I did reset it and then this morning could not remember the passcode I reset to.


I remember the previous passcode and per the support pages, I should be prompted with “forgot passcode?” and use the previous passcode for 72 hours. However, it is only giving me the option to reset my phone.


Very frustrating as I do not back up my data on iCloud and don’t use Face ID. I guess this is my fault for being forgetful but just seeing if anyone else has run into this or has found a solution

Posted on Sep 22, 2026 12:02 PM

1 reply

lobsterghost1
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)

Sep 22, 2026 12:35 PM in response to Lin_dal

Sorry, but this could all have been avoided. The fact you've chosen to NOT use Face ID means you can't use the Forgot Passcode option. And if you don't backup your data to either iCloud or Finder on Mac or Apple Devices on Windows, your data is gone. You have no choice but to erase your Phone now following the directions in this link --> Use a computer to reset your iPhone and your passcode - Apple Support


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256362878