iPhone X iPhone disabled: passcode 10 attempts

[hehe299792458]

I have an old iPhone X I left with a friend. Their kid entered the wrong passcode 10 times and now the iPhone is disabled.


I know I can just wipe and start over. But I still have data on there.


But I have both the correct iPhone passcode as well as the Apple ID and password.


Is there any way to try the passcode one more time?


If not, is there a way to trigger an iCloud backup?


I setup an automatic backups but for some reason the last backup was in March this year.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

I have an old iPhone X I left with a friend. Their kid entered the wrong passcode 10 times and now the iPhone is disabled.


I know I can just wipe and start over. But I still have data on there.


But I have both the correct iPhone passcode as well as the Apple ID and password.


Is there any way to try the passcode one more time?


If not, is there a way to trigger an iCloud backup?


I setup an automatic backups but for some reason the last backup was in March this year.

Did you have the "erase data after 10 failed attempts" enabled? If you did, your data is already gone...

 

[hehe299792458]

I don’t remember. Is there any way to check?

The phone is at least still functional. And I can confirm it still connects to Wi-Fi because I was able to locate it on Find My and make it ring.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

I don’t remember. Is there any way to check?

The phone is at least still functional. And I can confirm it still connects to Wi-Fi because I was able to locate it on Find My and make it ring.

I don't know for sure.. Have you contacted Apple support to see if they have a procedure to unlock the device without restoring it?

 

[adrianlondon]

It still connects to wifi? My understanding is that wifi only works once the phone is unlocked (as it needs to be unlocked to get access to the wifi passwords).

So maybe it's just connected to mobile data? if it really is connected to wifi then plug it in, as that may trigger an iCloud backup that you can check from another device.

 

[hehe299792458]

It still connects to wifi? My understanding is that wifi only works once the phone is unlocked (as it needs to be unlocked to get access to the wifi passwords).

So maybe it's just connected to mobile data? if it really is connected to wifi then plug it in, as that may trigger an iCloud backup that you can check from another device

Yes I confirmed it still connects to WiFi. I removed the SIM card, and it still works with Find My's make sound function.

Not sure if this is relevant, but the phone is still "functional" and seems to have my preferences still saved (it goes to "Sleep Mode" every night at my set time).

 

[okkibs]

There is no way to regain access, the phone needs to be wiped. This is regardless of whether that wipe after 10 attempts option was checked in settings or not. This applies to every iPad and iPhone except maybe very old ones that might not have had that security feature yet.

 

[MacCheetah3]

If you haven’t, I’d try:

if it really is connected to wifi then plug it in, as that may trigger an iCloud backup that you can check from another device.

Back up iPhone

Back up iPhone using iCloud or your computer. If you replace your iPhone, you can use the backup to transfer your information to the new device.

support.apple.com

It still connects to wifi? My understanding is that wifi only works once the phone is unlocked (as it needs to be unlocked to get access to the wifi passwords).

* If you restart your device when you see "Security Lockout" on the Lock Screen, you won't be able to reconnect to a Wi-Fi network until your device is unlocked. Cellular devices will reconnect to a cellular network if you have active service.

If you see a iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support

If you forgot your device passcode, you can use your Apple Account and password to erase and reset your device without a computer.

support.apple.com

Otherwise, unfortunately, you will need to erase and setup again as noted by @okkibs

If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Locked out of your iPhone and forgot your passcode? Use a computer to put your iPhone into recovery mode so you can erase your phone and set it up again.

support.apple.com