iPhone X: Forgot unlock code - what you can do

Entering the unlock code is necessary to access your iPhone X and all its features. If you have forgotten the code, it is possible to delete it. We will show you how this works and what alternative unlocking methods there are in this article.

iPhone X: How to delete a forgotten unlock code

If you have entered the PIN to unlock your iPhone X incorrectly too many times or simply forgotten the code, you will no longer have access to the device. In this case, your only option is to erase your iPhone X and then restore it from a backup.

1. To remove the code, first open iTunes on your Mac or PC. In doing so, make absolutely sure that you are using the latest iTunes version and perform an update beforehand if necessary.
2. Then turn off your iPhone X by pressing "Side Button" and the "Volume Down Button" until the "Turn Off" slider appears.
3. Now connect your iPhone X to the PC while continuing to hold down the side button until the recovery mode appears on the screen.

Forgetting the code: These methods of unlocking are available on the iPhone X

In addition to the possibility of securing your iPhone X using a lock code, it is also possible to unlock the device using Face ID. This method has the advantage that you do not have to remember a code and there is no risk of forgetting it. Once you have configured the facial recognition under "Settings" > "Face ID & Code", you only have to look directly at your iPhone X to unlock it.