4 Ways to Fix the “Enter Passcode for Other iPhone” Issue
After entering the Apple ID username and password, some Apple users can’t be allowed to sign in and use the Apple services because they are also required to enter the device passcode. It even includes the old iPhone’s passcode although the iOS device is unlinked with the Apple account. So, someone forgot the old 4-digit passcode and then the iPhone was stuck in a loop. Now they can’t skip the “Enter Passcode for Other iPhone” page.
To fix the issue, click the “Forgot iPhone Passcode?” link, choose another iOS device and then input its passcode. If this way still can’t help you unlock the account, continue to read this guide and learn more practical solutions.
- Contents:
- Part 1: How to Reset the Screen Passcode Used for the Apple ID
- Way 1 -- Change the 4-Digit Device Passcode on the Old iPhone
- Way 2 -- Remove the Forgotten Passcode via iPhone Passcode Tuner
- Part 2: How to Bypass the Old iPhone’s Passcode Requirement
- Way 1 -- Force Restart the iPhone If Some System Bugs Occur
- Way 2 -- Use the Latest iTunes to Restore the Old iPhone’s Backup
Part 1: How to Reset the Screen Passcode Used for the Apple ID
Although you enter the old screen passcode, it still keeps saying the passcode is wrong. If this happens, try to open Settings on the previous iPhone and then change the passcode.
Way 1 -- Change the 4-Digit Device Passcode on the Old iPhone
To ensure the security of the iCloud data, sometimes it is necessary to verify the device passcode when accessing it, but the step will also be a bother once you forget it. Now take the detailed steps to reset it.
Step 1: Launch the Settings app on the other iPhone. Find and choose Touch ID & Passcode or Face ID & Passcode.
Step 2: Enter the current passcode to make any changes. Then click Change Passcode > Enter the passcode again > Type the new screen passcode. You can tap on Passcode Options and select 6-Digit Numeric Code.
Way 2 -- Remove the Forgotten Passcode via iPhone Passcode Tuner
Maybe you change the device passcode many times, so you are likely to forget the iPhone passcode now. In that case, it’s recommended for you to bypass the lock screen using Cocosenor iPhone Passcode Tuner.
Step 1: Download and install the software on a computer. Then run this program and choose Unlock Lock Screen.
Step 2: Click the Start button. Then connect the iPhone to the PC via a USB cable. Tap on Next to continue.
Step 3: After recognizing the iPhone model, click Download to get the firmware package. (If the iPhone can’t be connected well, follow the onscreen instructions to put it into recovery mode).
Step 4: Tap on the Unlock button. It will erase all the data once you perform the operation.
Part 2: How to Bypass the Old iPhone’s Passcode Requirement
If you don’t know where the old iPhone is placed or bought a second-hand Apple device from others, how to bypass the “Enter iPhone Passcode for Other iPhone” screen? Here are two ways that can help you access the iCloud backups.
Way 1: Force Restart the iPhone If Some System Bugs Occur
Check the network connection and update the iOS version. Then sign in with the Apple ID again. If your iPhone still gets stuck on Enter iPhone Passcode for Other iPhone, you can wait for a while and try to force restart the device with buttons.
For iPhone 8 and later: Press the Volume Up button and release it quickly. Then press the Volume Down button and release it again. After that, press and hold the Power button until the Apple logo appears on the screen. Next, sign in with the Apple ID again.
Way 2: Use the Latest iTunes to Restore the Old iPhone’s Backup
Do you have another phone or often use the Apple ID? If you just want to find back the data in the iCloud account, you can use a computer and open iTunes to restore the iPhone from the backup.
Step 1: Install the latest iTunes version on your computer. Connect the iPhone to the PC and enter the passcode to trust this device. Then click the small iPhone icon.
Step 2: Choose Summary on the sidebar. After that, tap on the Restore Backup button.
