Reset: Reset code on iPhone X

The lock code on iPhone is a reliable protection of your data from prying eyes and also in case of theft. However, if you forget the code for your iPhone X, you can reset it. You may lose some of your data in the process.

Forgetting the code: resetting iPhone X

If you have forgotten the code of your iPhone X, you need to reset the device. There is no option that allows you to bypass the code, as this would also give unauthorized people easy access to your data.By default, the "Find my iPhone" function is enabled. This will help you if you have forgotten your code.

1. Log in to iCloud via browser with your Apple ID.
2. Navigate to "My iPhone > All Devices".
3. Now select the iPhone X where you want to reset the code and click "Clear My iPhone".
4. Now you can set up the device again or restore it with a backup.

No backup: How to reset the lock code without losing data

If you do not want to lose data and still need to reset the device because you no longer know the code for the iPhone X, you have an alternative. However, to do this, you need to have connected your iPhone to a PC and iTunes before. Haben Sie dies noch nie getan, funktioniert die Methode nicht.

1. Schließen Sie das iPhone X an den Computer an und starten Sie iTunes.
2. Fertigen Sie direkt im Menü „Übersicht“ ein Backup an.
3. Danach wählen Sie „iPhone wiederherstellen“.
4. Nach dem Zurücksetzen spielen Sie das Backup via iTunes auf.