I'm in a tough spot here. I woke up today, and for some reason, my iPhone won't unlock. I've been inputting the passcode that I know is correct, along with some variations, but nothing is working. I've been using this passcode for over four years, so I definitely didn't forget it. Currently, it says I need to wait 3 hours before trying again, but I've read that the last delay should only be 1 hour, which is super confusing. I also haven't backed up my phone since I got it, so I'm worried about losing everything. I tried connecting it to my PC, but it doesn't seem to be recognized either. Feeling pretty helpless—any advice?
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Is there any chance someone else might have access to your phone and could be playing a prank on you by changing the passcode? Just a thought, but I know how these things can go!
It sounds like a frustrating situation! If your phone doesn't show a 'forgot passcode' option at the bottom of the screen, your best bet may be to erase it using a computer. Just keep in mind that this process will delete all data on your device, so it’s a tough lesson about the importance of regular backups!
Sadly, that's not the case. No one else has been messing with my phone.