A passcode is used on iPhone and iPad as an authentication method to access and unlock an iOS device, often as an adjunct or alternative to the biometric authentication methods of Face ID and Touch ID ...

Face ID is a great iPhone security feature, but if you want the best protection for your device, you need an iPhone passcode. Apple's default six-digit numeric passcode is already pretty hard to crack ...

Apple makes it difficult to access iPhones without the passcode, leaving users locked out. iOS 17 update introduces a passcode reset option for users who changed their passcode within 72 hours and ...

Even though iOS 17 was announced over a week ago, we’re still discovering some smaller yet useful new features and changes. One such change included in iOS 17 is more flexibility to help protect ...

To unlock a disabled iPad without a passcode, you can restore your iPad in Recovery mode. You can also use iCloud or the iPad Reset option to erase an iPad and set it up as new. If your iPad is ...

Ah, the eternal question: Should you protect your iOS device with a passcode? On one hand, the knowledge that your data is presumably safe from prying eyes makes carrying around your phone and tablet ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. During the initial setup process for the Vision Pro, users are asked to create a passcode, similar to when first setting up a new iPhone or iPad.

Smartphones and tablets these days store an incredible amount of information, and with much of it sensitive and personal, many users like to keep their device somewhat private by limiting who has ...

Want to temporarily or permanently turn off the passcode on your iPhone or iPad? Follow along below for a step by step guide. There are a variety of scenarios where it might be helpful to turn off the ...

Did you know that you can set your Apple Watch to automatically erase all its data if someone’s trying to break into it? Fortunately, this is pretty is easy to do and all you need is just a few ...

Garmin watches can lock with a passcode, but this feature isn't on by default. Read on to find out how to turn this feature on, so you can lock your data when your watch isn’t on your wrist. Passcodes ...