Unlock iPhone: Here's how

If you have provided your iPhone with a code for security and have forgotten it, you can also unlock the smartphone in another way. A trick helps with certain iOS versions. We'll show you how.

Unlock iPhone - so it works

If you have forgotten your lock code, you can also unlock newer iPhones by fingerprint - provided you have set up this feature. You can also unlock iOS devices with versions iOS 8.0 to iOS 10.1 with a trick.

1. To do this, first activate Siri, ask the voice assistant for the current time and then tap on the clock symbol in Siri's answer.
2. On the next screen, tap the plus icon in the upper right corner to add another watch. Enter any text in the search field and select it. In the options that appear, select "Select All".
3. In the functions that appear, tap "Share" and then select the messaging app.
4. A window opens in which you can send a new message. Type something in the recipient field and then press the return key. This will mark your entry in the recipient field.
5. Next, tap the plus sign and then tap "Create new contact". In this window, tap on "Select photo" and then on "Photo selection" in the selection.
6. You will be redirected to the photo library. Simply open any album here. Wait a moment without selecting a photo and then press the home button.
7. You should now be on the unlocked homescreen. The advantage of this method is that no data is lost on your iPhone.
8. If this did not work or you have installed a different iOS version on your cell phone, all that remains is to reset the iPhone. How to reset the iPhone with hard reset is shown in another post.

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