Apple Releases visionOS 1.0.3 With Reset Option for Forgotten Passcode

Apple today released a visionOS 1.0.3 update for the Vision Pro headset, marking the first update that Apple has provided since the device launched. The software comes two weeks after the release of the visionOS 1.0.2 update. The new ‌visionOS‌ update can be installed by opening the settings app and going to the software update […]

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visionOS 1.1 Beta Adds Option to Reset Vision Pro In Case of Forgotten Passcode

With today’s visionOS 1.1 beta, there appears to be a new hardware-based option to reset the Vision Pro, allowing the device to be wiped and set up fresh should the user forget their passcode. As of right now, there is no way to reset a Vision Pro outside of the Settings app, and the Settings […]

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PSA: You’ll Have to Visit an Apple Store If You Forget Your Vision Pro Passcode

Apple Vision Pro owners who forget the passcode they set will need to take the device to an Apple retail location to get it reset, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. There is apparently no on-device way to reset a Vision Pro passcode if it is forgotten. By default, the Vision Pro asks for a six-digit passcode […]

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How To Reset the Screen Time Passcode on iOS, iPadOS, or macOS

Screen Time is a useful app for putting a barrier between yourself and unhealthy digital habits, such as excessive scrolling on social media. You don’t necessarily need to use a passcode, but doing so is possible. However, you may want to set up one to add another layer of resistance — and if you do […]

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iOS 17: How to Change a New iPhone Passcode If You Forget It

In iOS 17, expected to be released in September, if you change your iPhone’s passcode and forget it soon after, Apple now offers you a 72-hour grace period to fix it without getting locked out of your device. Here’s how it works. In iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, it is now possible to reset an […]

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Changed Your iPhone’s Passcode and Forgot It? iOS 17 Gives You 72 Hours to Reset It

If you change your iPhone’s passcode and forget it soon after, iOS 17 has a new option available to help out. Specifically, it is now possible to reset an iPhone’s new passcode with the previous passcode for up to 72 hours after the change is made. If you enter an incorrect passcode, tapping on “Forgot […]

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How to Lock Specific iPhone Apps Behind Face ID or Your Passcode

In the interests of enhanced privacy, some third-party iOS apps include an option to require passcode or Face ID authentication before they can be opened, even though the iPhone is already unlocked. This puts the app’s contents behind an additional layer of security, but not all apps offer the same facility. Until recently, Apple did […]

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