My 8 year old relative got hold of my iPhone and tried a few passcodes before she got locked out. She tried just three or four times, then got a black screen with the Apple logo and a progress bar. I ...

You should use a strong Lock Screen passcode to ensure thieves can't observe you entering your PIN and then stealing your iPhone. And we've shown you how to set up a stronger iPhone Lock Screen ...

Apple offers an easy path forward if you forget your iPhone's new passcode. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac If you forgot your new iPhone passcode, you can reset it with your old one up to three ...

Even if you have Touch ID enabled, macOS will force you to type in your password following a reboot as an extra security ...

What to do next when passcode attempts lock you out Reviewed by Ryan Perian A disabled iPad is caused by too many attempts to log in with the wrong password. To fix an iPad that's disabled, reset it ...

Apple devices are popular for their security features, including a strong passcode lock preventing unauthorized access. But if you forget the passcode, you'll have a problem. Here's how to bypass it.

Data Protection is better than 10 padlocks for your iPhone. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac There’s a security setting in iOS that will erase everything on your iPhone, resetting it back to a blank, ...

Locking your iPhone is essential if you want to keep your data secure from thieves, hackers, and general snooping. But if you forgot your passcode, your day can suddenly become much, much more ...

The good news about iPhone security is that a thief or over-curious stranger has virtually no chance of getting to the data on your phone unless you've put the passcode on a yellow sticky note and ...