It's a long story but I need to enter a new password because I can't remember my old passcode, Help!!!!
I need help. I was trying to sync my iphone 4s to my media in my new car and I messed around and somehow changed my passcode. Now I cannot get into my iphone. So before I make an appt with the apple genius, I thought I'd ask someone in the community. I need help!!!!!
I want to thank Allan Sampson and Dr Simie for helping me. I was finally able to reset my iphone 4s. FYI: When I was trying to sync my iphone with my car, I now realize I put a passcode on my iphone which I had never put one on it before. Anyway, I kept working on freeing up more disk space on my computer and to make a long story short, I was up past 2am working on this, but finally my iphone is restored and I have all my stuff. I now have a passcode which I am sure to not forget. Like I said, I've never had a passcode before, but I kind of like the security of it. So I think I'll go ahead and keep it.
So again, I'd like to thank you for steering me in the right direction.
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