By Michael | Last Updated
"When my iPhone is in use, it suddenly shows that your iPhone unlock passcode has expired on the iPhone screen. The problem still exists after I restart my iPhone. What happened? What can I do to fix this problem? Any help?"
There is no doubt that Apple is one of the most popular brands in the smartphone market because of its fashionable appearances, high hardware configurations and good operating system experiences. However, some iPhone users complain about its certain complicated settings and features, such as the error which shows that iPhone unlock passcode has expired. Are you bothered by this question? This tutorial will teach you 4 ways to deal with this error.
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When you are told your iPhone unlock passcode has expired, maybe you can try to force restart your iPhone to fix this issue. Although this way can't guarantee to solve this problem one hundred percent, a trial is deserved anyway. How to force restart your iPhone is depended on which iPhone model you are using. You can refer to the Apple official guidance to force restart iPhone.
If your iPhone is locked due to expired passcode or you forget your iPhone passcode, why not use a professional third party tool to solve the problem? iSunshare iPhone Passcode Genius is worth trying! You can use it to unlock your iPhone passcode, delete Apple ID and remove screen time or restriction from iPhone safely.
To run the software, you must make sure that iTunes is installed on your computer in advance.
Step 1: Install iPhone Passcode Genius on your computer, turn on it and select Unlock Lock Screen to go ahead.
Step 2: Click Start in order to unlock iPhone Passcode, connect your device to the computer according to the tips and then tap Next to proceed.
Step 3: Click Download when you are asked to download the firmware package online. It won't take long to download and verify it.
Step 4: After the firmware has been verified, click Unlock in the next interface to have your iPhone unlocked. And then wait for the process to complete.
Updating your iPhone to the latest iOS version can help you settle this problem if your iPhone unlock passcode has expired. Follow the below instructions to have a try.
Step 1: Connect your device to the computer, and then iTunes will pop up automatically. If not, open it by yourself.
Step 2: Click your device icon on the interface after iTunes have recognized your device.
Step 3: Click Back Up Now. Before you start the updating process, you'd better create a backup first.
Step 4: After you have made a backup of your device, click Check for Update.
Step 5: And then click Download and Update. After the update is installed, sign in your Apple ID to complete the process.
If you have enabled Find my iPhone on iCloud, you can make use of iCloud to help you in order to erase your iPhone and change the passcode under the circumstance that passcode expired your iPhone unlock passcode has expired. Guides as below:
Step 1: Go to icloud.com and log in with your Apple ID.
Step 2: Click All Device and choose the device that you want to change the passcode.
Step 3: Select Erase iPhone to continue.
After the erasing process is completed, all the previous data and settings on your device will have been removed, you can go to Settings option on your phone and create a new one.
