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How to Change Passcode on iPhone Using iOS 12

By Jennifer | Last Updated

We all know that iPhone is much expensive than other smartphones. On the flip side, it saves a mountain of personal data inside. We can prevent files from safety by setting a six-digital passcode. Whereas, your iPhone can be hacked as well if the passcode is too simple or regular. Accordingly, let's see how to change passcode on iPhone using iOS 12.

We will show you the details in the following two parts:

Part 1: How to Change Passcode on iPhone Using IOS 12 When It Is Accessible

When It Is accessible Although, the iPhone is smarter than ever. Apple increases the Face ID and Touch ID in latest phones to secure iPhones. Still, the digital passcode cannot be ignored. You should create a complex passcode that mix digitals and letters. In this part, you can learn about how to change passcode on iPhone using IOS 12 when it is accessible.

Step 1: Power on your iPhone and open Settings app.

settings

Step 2: Tap on Touch ID & Passcode.

touch id and passcode

Step 3: Enter the old password.

enter old passcode

Step 3: At the bottom of the screen, there is a Change Passcode button.

change passcode

Step 4: Input your old passcode again. Tap on the Passcode Option.

passcode options

Step 5: Select Custom Alphanumeric Code option.

custom alphanumeric code

Step 6: Type your new passcode for twice. Once your iPhone restart, unlock it with new passcode.

Part 2: How to Change Passcode Using IOS 12 When Locked out of iPhone

Once you forgot passcode, you can unlock the iPhone by a third-party tool called iPhone Passcode Genius. This software is specially designed to get rid of iPhone screen passcode forgotten issues. You can remove the Touch ID, Face ID and 4/6 digits password from iOS 12 iPhone at the same time.

Step 1: Get newest iTunes ready in the computer and run iPhone Passcode Genius.

Step 2: Select the first option “Unlock Lock Screen” on the home interface.

 select Unlock Lock Screen

Step 3: Click Start and on the next interface, choose Next to continue.

Click Start

Step 4: On the Firmware interface, it is available for you to download the firmware package online by clicking the Download button. Or if you have this package on your computer, you can click the Select button on the bottom to import the package and wait for verification.

 get firmware package

Step 5: After that, you will be led to the unlock interface. Click the Unlock button and this software will help you remove the forgotten passcode from the iPhone.

 Click Unlock

You need to wait for the process to end. When it is done, you will see your iPhone is powered cycle and all settings are erased. Then you can start to customize the iPhone with new account and new password.

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