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How to Retrieve iOS Lock Screen Passcode Without Losing Data?

12/27/2018

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If you forget your lock screen passcode or you enter the wrong passcode on an iOS device six times in a row, you can erase your iPhone by flashing without data on 3uTools. But if your device is not disabled and you don’t want lose any data, you can refer this guide.

 

How to Retrieve iOS Lock Screen Passcode Without Losing Data?


Note:

1. This guide only works on iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 with iOS 6 or earlier.


2. You can only retrieve four-digit number password.

 

Step 1 Connect your device to 3uTools and enter to DFU Mode.


Step 2 Navigate to Flash & JB Advanced, and click Retrieve iDevice’s Passcode on the right.


How to Retrieve iOS Lock Screen Passcode Without Losing Data?


Step 3 Wait till the progress bar ends, you will get your Lock Screen passcode.


How to Retrieve iOS Lock Screen Passcode Without Losing Data?


Please check the video tutorial: 


Windows
Mac OS
iOS
Linux
3uTools
Win 64-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
Download
Win 32-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
Download
3uTools
Intel Chip How to Identify Chip Type
V9.0 2025-12-02
Download
Apple Chip
V9.0 2025-12-02
Download
How to Identify Chip Type
1.  Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select About This Mac.
2.  Check the Processor or Chip field to determine if it is "Intel" or "Apple".
Please use the 3uTools PC client to install the iOS client:
1、 Install either the Windows or Mac version of 3uTools on your computer
2、 Open the PC client and connect your device to the computer via USB cable
3、 After the connection is successful, wait for the computer to automatically install the mobile app for the device, or locate “Install Mobile App” on the computer and manually click to install.
3uTools
deb file
V3.01 2025-11-20
Download
rpm file
V3.01 2025-11-20
Download
Windows
Windows
iOS
iOS
Android
Android
TV
TV
3uAirPlayer
Win 64-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
Download
Win 32-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
Download
iOS Device Mirroring (No App Required)
1、 Install 3uAirPlayer on the Windows PC
2、 Open Control Center and select Screen Mirroring
3、 From the list, choose your PC to start mirroring
4、 Or connect your iOS device to the PC via USB to begin mirroring
Scan to get "3uAirPlayer" App
3uAirPlayer TV V1.0.18
2025-11-28
TV System Requirements: Android 7.0 or later
Download the TV installation package, copy it to a USB drive, insert it into your TV or set-top box, then select the file from the home screen to install.