HT1386 Cant remember passcode to restore to original settings.....
I have an old iPhone3 that has been sitting in the drawer since I updated to the iPhone 4.
A coworker offered to buy it form me and I need to delete and restore to factory settings.
I forgot the passcode to do so....
I also dont have access to my itunes from my home computer since I am at the office now.....
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Erica
Thanks. I brought it to work without realizing I had a passcode on it. I can get through to settings but then I need the passcode to erase and restore to factory settings. I will have to bring it home and connect to itunes to erase.
Thanks......
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