I forgot my iphone password recently and had no luck finding a solution. "Iphone disabled" was all that I could get on my screen after too many passcode attempts. Because I was using my iphone on T-Mobile with a software unlock, I never plugged it into iTunes for fear of the device being upgraded and locking back onto AT&T again. Since I never plugged into itunes I had no back up file. That meant that all of my contacts, photos and videos were only stored on the phone. This included the phone number of a very cute girl that I had met recently.
I know that neglecting to make a backup was a dumb thing to do. What if I had lost my phone or it had been stolen? Then I would be in an even worse situation since there wouldn't be anything to work with. Fortunately I was able to get everything back and I want to try and help anyone else out there who has ended up in a situation like mine.
Here you will find solutions in case you forgot the password on your iphone. In many cases you will be able to get past the code without losing the data that is stored on your iphone or ipod. Yes, these methods work equally as well with the ipod touch! This will take a while for me to complete as there are a few things that need explaining as well as some software that you will need to download. I will provide all of the necessary links and hopefully we can get you up and running again soon even if you already see the dreaded "iphone disabled" message. Don't give up and restore your device just yet. You may very well be able to get past that screen and retrieve your password.
In the event that my methods are unsuccessful you can always do a fresh restore but this will delete all of the data from your phone and unless you have a backup file you will be starting all over again. Even if you have synced with itunes recently there is a lot of data that does not get stored in the backup file. Retrieving your iphone password is the best way to prevent the loss of data so please don't give up yet. Even a slim chance is worth it if you ask most people.
Monday, October 22, 2012
How to recover your iPhone password
This method for password recovery only works with the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4. It will also work with the iPod touch fourth generation. Other than that I do not know of any way to assist those who have forgotten their passwords. If something new becomes available I will post it here. Unfortunately I do not have enough time to answer questions about this method so please watch the videos, check out this site and research through google if you are unsuccessful at first. This method definitely works but I would say that it has a certain degree of difficulty when it comes to proper execution. There is an option to send in your phone in if you just can't figure it out.
First download all of the required files. Once you have done so you will have to follow the instructions in the video below.
If you have entered your password too many times and have ended up on the iPhone is disabled screen then you will need to follow the instructions in the following video. Note that this step actually works with the 3G as well as iPod touch 2nd and 3rd generations. This essentially gives you unlimited attempts for password entry.
If you have what is called a "complex passcode" then you are going to have to figure out what it is as the Gecko Toolkit only uses a brute force method for password recovery. While there are other ways to get into a locked iPhone those methods are reserved for members of law enforcement who are conducting investigations. If you happen to know someone high up they might be able to help you but I sincerely doubt that they will. Doing so would place them in the position of using government resources to perform personal favors. That is not to say that this never happens but it would not be advisable as I'm sure that the consequences would be severe. You wouldn't want someone to risk their job in order to recover your data.
- This only works with iPhone 3GS, 4, original iPad and iPod Touch 4th generation
- You will need a computer running the 32-bit version of Windows 7
- You must download iTunes, the Gecko Toolkit, RedSn0w and the 5.0.1 IPSW for your device
- Your phone must have functional home and power buttons
- This only works with a simple four digit password
First download all of the required files. Once you have done so you will have to follow the instructions in the video below.
If you have entered your password too many times and have ended up on the iPhone is disabled screen then you will need to follow the instructions in the following video. Note that this step actually works with the 3G as well as iPod touch 2nd and 3rd generations. This essentially gives you unlimited attempts for password entry.
If you have what is called a "complex passcode" then you are going to have to figure out what it is as the Gecko Toolkit only uses a brute force method for password recovery. While there are other ways to get into a locked iPhone those methods are reserved for members of law enforcement who are conducting investigations. If you happen to know someone high up they might be able to help you but I sincerely doubt that they will. Doing so would place them in the position of using government resources to perform personal favors. That is not to say that this never happens but it would not be advisable as I'm sure that the consequences would be severe. You wouldn't want someone to risk their job in order to recover your data.
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